Federal Project Grant Award Summary

America's Central Port District received a $4.55 million Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration under the Port Infrastructure Development Program (CFDA 20.823) on March 23, 2026. The award funds the rehabilitation of approximately 590 feet of the Boat Haven Main Breakwater, with an ultimate completion date of August 2, 2027. The project includes construction and construction management activities to repair damaged and eroded sections of the breakwater by re-grading the sand core and adding additional rock protection to achieve minimum design coverage depth. All work will occur above the mean lower low water tide line and within the original breakwater footprint, with potential repositioning of existing riprap below the tide line to ensure structural stability.

The project is designed to integrate with existing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers authorized infrastructure and directly benefits the Port of Townsend. Performance metrics will be tracked quarterly, including vessel calls to the project study area and reportable safety or security events as defined by fatalities, injuries requiring medical attention, property damage exceeding $25,000, vessel or vehicle collisions, or life safety evacuations. The Maritime Administration administers the award on a reimbursable basis, consistent with the Port Infrastructure Development Program's focus on improving the safety, efficiency, and reliability of goods movement through U.S. ports.