Federal Government Allocates Nearly $105 Million for Alaska’s Port Developments

On Monday, the federal government announced the allocation of almost $105 million for six port infrastructure projects throughout Alaska. The funding was revealed by Alaska’s congressional delegation and will support upgrades in Whittier, Unalaska, Kodiak, Nome, Anchorage, and Kake.

The largest portion, totaling $50,593,488, is designated for the DeLong Dock Replacement in Whittier, aimed at revitalizing aging infrastructure. Kodiak’s Saint Herman Harbor Recapitalization Phase 2A will receive $26,070,000 to support the local commercial fishing fleet. Other projects include funding for Nome, Anchorage, Kake, and Unalaska, as detailed below:

– DeLong Dock Replacement Project — Whittier: $50,593,488
– Saint Herman Harbor Recapitalization Project, Phase 2A — Kodiak: $26,070,000
– Arctic Deep-Draft Port, Local Service Facilities — Nome: $11,250,000
– Port of Alaska Modernization Program — Anchorage: $6,394,000
– Kake Marine Cargo Dock Development Project — Kake: $6,287,220
– Ounalashka Arctic and North Pacific Maritime Hub — Unalaska: $4,402,403

Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, along with Representative Nick Begich, praised the funding, emphasizing its potential benefits for coastal communities. Sullivan referred to it as a significant victory for the state’s infrastructure. Murkowski attributed this funding to the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, while Begich highlighted the vital role these projects play in Alaska’s economy and national security.