Wednesday October 1, 2014
Port of Seattle and Corps of Engineers split $3M dredging study cost
The Port of Seattle announced a deal with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers yesterday to split the costs of a $3 million feasibility study to research potential port deepening alternatives.
The Corps’ preliminary March 2012 report said there is federal interest in deepening Seattle Harbor’s East and West Waterways, the port statement said, and the study will determine if it is economically sound.
Seattle District Commander Col. John Buck and Port of Seattle CEO Tay Yoshitani signed the agreement.
"The Port of Seattle greatly appreciates the Corps of Engineers in starting this study," said Yoshitani. "This is another step in keeping the Pacific Northwest a competitive trade gateway, and keeping thousands of local jobs here."
The port said authorized waterway depths are currently between -34 and -51 feet mean lower low water (MLLW). The study will consider depths of -55 feet MLLW, investigating economics, cost, risk, environmental aspects, cultural resources, fish habitat, endangered species, geotechnical, coastal engineering and cost engineering.
The study should be complete within three years, according to the statement.
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