Charleston Harbor deepening project receives $49M
The Charleston Harbor deepening project was allocated $49 million in federal funds in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ fiscal year 2018 work plan, enabling dredging work to continue as the S.C. Ports Authority seeks more funding for future contracts.
This federal allocation and a $50 million loan from the state enable the next dredging contract to be awarded.
The next step in the project will be deepening Charleston Harbor and the Wando River from 45 feet to 52 feet by 2021, creating more depth for containerships accessing the three-berth Wando Welch terminal in Mount Pleasant and allowing them to move at any time of day, not just during high tides.
