The Maid Marion Drainage Improvements project in Pascagoula, Mississippi, was a critical initiative undertaken to enhance the drainage infrastructure and mitigate flood risks in the area. The project was spearheaded by the Jackson County Board of Supervisors with significant contributions from a skilled project team.

The project encompassed several essential tasks to ensure comprehensive drainage improvements. These tasks included:

• Hydraulic Modeling and Design: Detailed hydraulic modeling was performed to understand the existing drainage issues and to design an effective solution.
• Permitting: Obtaining necessary permits to comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Acquisition of Right-of-Entry: Securing access to properties impacted by the project for construction activities.
• Bidding: Managing the bidding process to select qualified contractors for the construction phase.
• Construction Administration: Overseeing the construction activities to ensure compliance with design specifications and quality standards.
• Project Components

The physical aspects of the project involved:

• Removal of Vegetation and Debris: Clearing the drainage pathways to facilitate unobstructed water flow.
• Grading of Ditch Banks: Reshaping the ditch banks to improve water drainage and prevent erosion.
• Placement of High-Performance Turf Reinforcement Mat and Gabion Mattresses: Installing erosion control materials to stabilize the ditch banks and enhance their durability.
• Installation of Vegetative Cover: Establishing vegetation to further stabilize the soil and reduce erosion.

The successful completion of the Maid Marion Drainage Improvements project significantly improved the drainage infrastructure in Pascagoula, Mississippi. The collaborative efforts of the Jackson County Board of Supervisors, the project engineering team, and the contractors ensured that the project was completed efficiently and effectively, providing long-term benefits to the community by reducing flood risks and enhancing the stability of the drainage system.