en.Wedoany.com Reported - Funding has recently been approved for three berth enhancement projects at the Blount Island Marine Terminal of the Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT) in Florida, USA. On April 27, the seven-member JAXPORT Board of Directors unanimously approved a contract with Jacksonville-based Taylor Engineering, Inc. for the rehabilitation of Berths 30 through 32 at Blount Island. The project encompasses design, permitting, and construction.

Project funding will be covered 75% by the state government, with JAXPORT providing the remaining 25%. The board approved the contract without discussion.

According to a memorandum submitted to the board by port authority staff, the goals of this rehabilitation are similar to the Berth 33-35 improvement project completed in June 2022. Taylor Engineering indicated that the work is expected to include the demolition and replacement of most of the marine and dock structures at Berths 30 through 32. The memorandum stated: "The goal is to modernize these berths to safely accommodate larger, deeper-draft vessels, higher ship-to-shore crane loads, and increased cargo loads."

Board materials indicate that construction is expected to commence on May 4. JAXPORT did not provide an estimated completion date. Additional new berth construction is underway at Blount Island, expected to be completed in early 2027.

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