Construction to Begin on East Terminal Connector Project

The Board of Directors approved the award of a contract for construction of Phase I - Easter Terminal Connector Project, to John R. Dudley Construction Co., of Oswego, at a meeting held on July 26. The award signifies commencement of the plan to expand storage and handling capacity at the Port of Oswego.

The project received funding from a federal appropriation made possible by then U.S. Congressman, and current Secretary of the Army John McHugh (R-NY23), and is seen as a critical piece in opening a 15-acre parcel of property to accommodate container shipments and additional project cargo movements. "Secretary McHugh provided the funding necessary for the Port of Oswego to initiate construction on a significant component of infrastructure to aid in the future growth of the Port." says Executive Director Jonathon Daniels.

With the construction contract awarded, work will begin on modification to the Port's entrance, thus allowing for more efficient flow of traffic. Widening of the primary roadway will remove barriers to aid in discharge of oversized cargo, and the installation of a new security guard building and lighting will enhance the ability of Port personnel to more rapidly process inbound traffic.

The next phase of construction will involve rehabilitation of the existing rail to heavy capacity standards, as well the integration of a new roadway to better access the storage yard. "Our goal in evaluating this project was to provide our customers with the most efficient and secure facility possible, while also removing trucks that access the site from city streets. We have accomplished both with the East Terminal Connector Project by developing a flexible cargo movement program in a way that ultimately enhances public safety." says Daniels.

7/15/11 Oswego, NY

The Port of Oswego is busy this summer handling grain, aluminum and windmill parts coming in for shipment to other sites. The port was named in the latest release called “Marine Delivers,” which includes statistics on shipments on the St. Lawrence Seaway. The release notes grain shipments are up more than 20 percent as the river sees an increase in international demand for American and Canadian wheat. One segment of shipping that is booming on the seaway is wind turbine parts, the statistics show.

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