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Port of Halifax South End Terminal extension underway

[ March 7, 2019   //   Gary G Burrows ]

The first phase of work on the South End Container Terminal extension at the Port of Halifax is well underway. This involves dredging of soft material that has accumulated over time. The first phase of the project is over 50% complete. The next phase, construction of concrete caissons, will begin in the coming weeks. Construction will take place at Richmond Terminals and completed caissons will be barged for placement. An updated project timeline can
be found at www.portcityhfx.ca.

As the South End Container Terminal extension moves forward, the Halifax Authority continues to seek a solution that will reduce port-related traffic in downtown Halifax. Discussions are underway with HPA tenants and CN Rail on how to better use existing assets and infrastructure.
With partners, the Halifax Port Authority has applied for funding through the National Trade Corridors Fund in the most recent round. We are preparing for additional community consultation as well.

The purpose of the extension is to ensure the Port of Halifax can berth and service two of the Ultra-Class vessels (over 350 meters length overall) now serving trade routes along the East Coast of North America. Future cargo growth through the Port of Halifax will be rail-based,
connecting inland markets to Europe and Southeast Asia through our international Ultra-Class vessel gateway