Concluding a ten-year process that began with study authorization in 1999, the third phase of the Jacksonville Harbor deepening project was completed July 3, two months ahead of schedule. Completion of the $53.3 million project was made possible by funding – in the amount of $34,355,000.00 - provided under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).
“ARRA allowed us to complete this project, paving the way for the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) to remain competitive by accommodating the water depth requirements of fully-loaded cargo vessels and meet the needs of new, larger vessels,” said Steven Ross, project manager. “Without ARRA, there was a good chance that this project wouldn’t have been accomplished.”
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