$2.95M Federal Award Secured for Dredging Salem Harbor
This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced $14 billion in investments across the country to strengthen port and waterway supply chains and bolster climate resilience. These funds will be delivered through a combination of resources from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and a recent disaster relief supplemental appropriation. Within its total allocations for Fiscal Year 2022, the Army Corps will specifically invest $20.8 million in projects across Massachusetts, including $2.95 million for dredging Salem Harbor.
“I am enormously grateful to the Army Corps, the Biden administration, and to our federal delegation, including Senators Markey and Warren and Congressman Moulton, for making this funding award possible," said Mayor Kim Driscoll. "This major infrastructure investment in our community will enable essential dredging work to take place, as we prepare Salem’s deep-water port for the next generation of our maritime economy, from visiting passenger vessels to the growing offshore wind industry. This substantial infusion of federal dollars will help fuel the continued growth and prosperity of our vibrant waterfront and of our community.”
“From fortifying our communities bracing for the present-day impacts of climate change, to strengthening our waterways and port infrastructure to sustain our 21st century shipping economy, Army Corps funding for these projects is critical to economic success in the region and will make our communities safer for years to come,” said Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.). “The future of Massachusetts rivers, lakes, and seas is bright with this historic investment into our Commonwealth’s water infrastructure.
“Funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act for our ports and waterways will help us grow our economy while enhancing our public safety,” said Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.). “These pieces of infrastructure are critical to communities across the Commonwealth, and I look forward to seeing these important projects move forward.”
“The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides an incredible opportunity to help build resiliency, enhance public safety, and bolster our local economies,” said Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06). “With almost $10 million worth of funding for dredging in waterways like Newburyport and Salem harbors, the impact these funds have will be felt by communities across the Sixth District, and I look forward to seeing progress in these projects.”