The proposed project will construct a new approximately 1056 linear feet long and approximately 115 feet wide multi use berth that will be used to accommodate roll on roll off RO RO vessels

The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration awarded a $141,768,584 Project Grant to the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (Philaport) under the Nationally Significant Freight and Highway Projects (NSFHP) program (CFDA 20.934). The grant will fund the construction of a new approximately 1,056-linear-foot, 115-foot-wide multi-use berth at the Southport Marine Terminal to accommodate roll-on/roll-off (RO/RO) vessels. The project also includes capital dredging to a 36-foot operational depth and proper disposal of dredged material. This infrastructure investment aims to enhance port operations, improve freight movement, and support regional economic development through strategic upgrades to maritime facilities. The grant award date is September 24, 2024, and the ultimate completion date is November 30, 2028.

This project also includes the capital dredging for the new berth. Activities to be performed the proposed project will construct a new approximately 1056 linear foot multi use berth that will be used to accommodate roll on roll off RO RO vessels. This proposed project also includes the dredging for the new berth. The proposed project consists of two components component 1 southport berth construction construction of a new multi use berth that is approximately 1056 feet long and approximately 115 feet wide at the southport marine terminal. To ensure the facility is sustainable and resilient to market changes, the berth design will include the infrastructure and foundations to support super post panamax container cranes. The berth will be constructed to serve as a RO/RO facility built above the 100-year floodplain. Component elements include design permitting and construction management services. Construction of an APPROXIMATELY1056 foot long 115 foot wide berth. Landside backfill and transitional paving modifications to the berth. Revetment and bulkhead rock and stonework. Construction related dredging. Component 2 capital dredging capital dredging from the southport marine terminal berth to the existing navigational channel. The project will dredge to approximately 36 FT mllw operational depth and ensure proper disposal of dredged material in a confined disposal facility CDF. Component elements include dredge to approximately 36 FT mllw operational depth and ensure proper disposal of dredged material in a confined disposal facility CDF. Deliverables expected outcomes there are none within the infra program. Intended beneficiary philadelphia regional port authority. Subrecipient activities none.