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Project Description: This Project will accomplish all planning, design, environmental review, benefit-cost analyses, construction bid documents, and all other necessary pre-construction activities for improving the existing Saint Paul harbor transportation infrastructure to increase safety and capacity.
This includes planning and pre-construction for the following components:
This component includes planning and design for the extension and upgrade of water, sewer, and electric utilities to the City South Docks.
This component will plan and design realignment of Harbor Road which currently has limited sight distance and blind corners. In this harbor setting, large cargo containers, machinery, and other obstructions reduce sight distance. The current road lacks clear and adequate signage and has poor drainage resulting in standing water accumulating on the road surface during heavy rainfall or high tide events. Flooding impedes traffic flow, reduces traction for vehicles, and increases the risk of vehicles becoming stuck in flooded areas, leading to accidents and road closures.
Saint Paul Harbor lacks adequate mooring facilities and protection from waves and currents. Damaged and deteriorating City North Docks and Piers pose significant hazards during unloading operations. Additionally, the current inadequate capacity makes it difficult for vessels to access the docks, especially during adverse weather conditions. The planning work for this component will evaluate replacement of the aging North Docks and Piers with new dolphins, ramps, catwalks, and energy-absorbing fenders, as well as expansion of facilities to accommodate increased vessel activity.
The current Harbormaster Office is poorly located and has been repeatedly subjected to waves overtopping the breakwater. It is so heavily damaged by waves, wind, and flooding that it is unusable. This component will plan for a new and relocated harbormaster office.
| Summer 2026: Environmental Site Visit, Design Surveying and Geotechnical | |
| Winter 2026-2027: Determination of NEPA level of review, Right of Way Determinations, Easements & Patents Acquired, 35% Design, Preliminary Cost Estimate, Draft Benefit-Cost Analysis | |
| Summer 2027: 65% Design, Final Benefit-Cost Analysis | |
| Fall 2027: Completion of NEPA Environmental Assessment, Site Control & Certification, 95% Design | |
| Winter 2027-2028: 100% Design, 100% Cost Estimate, 100% Specifications & Bid Docs |
For updates and involvement opportunities on this project and others, please check the project updates and announcements page. Or, contact:
Jodi Plante,
Project Manager
Contracted Project Manager for the City of Saint Paul
Provided through Alaska Municipal Financial Solutions
jodi@akml.org
(907) 321-7663
Funding Source:
US Dept. of Transportation Maritime Administration – FY25 Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant $4,052,760
Project Costs:
$4,311,475
Timeline:
Spring 2026 — Summer 2030
Contractors: TBD
For general information about the City of Saint Paul, please contact us at:
Phone: 907-546-3100
Fax: 1-866-570-9745
Email: info@stpaulak.com
PO Box 901
950 Gorbatch Street
Saint Paul, Alaska 99660