THE Port of Everett recently hosted a groundbreaking to commemorate the start of construction on the Port's US$36 million South Terminal Modernisation project - the largest capital project in Port history by dollar value, and the largest maritime construction project on the West Coast today
THE Port of Everett recently hosted a groundbreaking to commemorate the start of construction on the Port's US$36 million South Terminal Modernisation project - the largest capital project in Port history by dollar value, and the largest maritime construction project on the West Coast today. The project will ensure the port's facilities are ready to support the next generation of over-dimensional cargo, including aerospace parts for the new 777X.
Port of Everett Commission president, Glen Bachman, said: 'I find it fitting that as we celebrate the Port of Everett's centennial year in 2018, we continue to be forward-thinking, preparing the Port's infrastructure to carry us into our next 100 years.'
Port of Everett acting CEO, Lisa Lefeber, commented: 'Today we celebrate the kick-off of the much-anticipated South Terminal Modernisation project that will bring more jobs, prosperity and commerce to the waterfront.
'Since 2015, the Port has invested millions of dollars to adapt its facilities to support the next generation of shipping, and this major infrastructure investment is a continuation of that effort. This project has come to fruition thanks to the strong, reliable and forward-thinking leadership of our Port Commission and the continuous support of our project partners at the local, state, federal and tribal levels.
The South Terminal facility is a key piece of the port's overall Seaport Modernisation efforts and is the largest of the port's docks by land footprint.
Upon completion, the dock will be strong enough to accommodate two, 100-foot gauge rail-mounted container cranes and provide vaults for ships to plug into shorepower while at the dock. In 2017, the Port completed two rail upgrade projects totalling more than $8 million. With the help of the port's 2-per cent for public access policy, the project is also generating $586,000 to the city of Everett to improve public access along the waterfront that doesn't conflict with a vibrant working waterfront, reports AJOT.
