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Terminal 91 Berth 6 and 8 Redevelopment

The project will redevelop berths 6 and 8, and provide 750 feet of moorage to ensure the long-term viability of the Port as the home to the North Pacific Fishing Fleet while improving the marine environment by removing creosote timber pilings.

Project Overview

This project will redevelop Berths 6 and 8 along the northeast side of Pier 90. Improvements include pile replacement, a new wharf structure, a new float system, bulkhead improvements, and office consolidation for operations, fishing and industry customers. The new berths will be equipped with shore power for fishing and industrial vessels.

  • Demolition of approximately 62,250 square feet of condemned existing timber apron and 830 linear feet of seawall (northerly portion of Berth 6 and entire Berth 8)
  • Construction of a new 650 pounds per square foot pier tailored to fishing vessel and industrial customers, including applicable utilities, bollards, and steel fender system
  • Improve marine environment by removing creosote timber pilings

The project assumes no additional overwater coverage.

Purpose

The purpose of this project is asset and revenue preservation.

Business Plan Objectives

  • Bring Berths 6 and 8 back into service for large fishing vessels (and other customers) with improved berth efficiency and access
  • Provide more flexibility to accommodate a variety of vessel sizes

Century Agenda

This project supports the Port’s Century Agenda by restoring capabilities of Pier 90 structure similar to the remaining Terminal 91 aprons.

    Permitting

    This project requires environmental permitting and review. Likely permits/approvals include:

    • State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) Review
    • City of Seattle Shoreline Substantial Development Permit
    • City of Seattle Construction Permit

    Timeline

    Commission construction authorization Q3 2023
    Construction starts Q2 2024
    Open for use Q4 2025

    Estimated Project Costs

    Total cost for this project is $76 million.

     

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