The federal government has announced over $153 million for three major projects at the Port of Prince Rupert.
The Prince Rupert Port Authority and CN will use over 60 million dollars to build a new double track bridge across the Zanardi Rapids, fix up the existing bridge, and expand the causeway between the bridge and Ridley Island.
The Metlakatla Development Corporation will get over $43 million toward the Metlakatla Import Logistics Park project.
The $89 million project consists of a 25-hectare site development on South Kaien Island that will enable transload and warehouse operations.
“Today’s announcement is a significant step toward realizing our vision of a Logistics Park on Metlakatla lands to improve the efficiency of Fairview Terminal and help enhance the Prince Rupert Gateway,” said Harold Leighton, CEO of the Metlakatla Development Corporation in a news release. “This project will benefit all who live in Coast Tsimshian Territory by creating new jobs related to both the construction and long-term operations of the facility.”
The Prince Rupert Port Authority will use nearly $50 million in funding to expand the Road, Rail, and Utility Corridor, allowing better train access.
The $100 million project is a precursor to a large-scale bulk transload facility, a large-scale breakbulk transload facility, and an integrated off-dock container yard.
The funding comes through the federal government’s National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF).
