Anchorage Assembly approves expanded design for Port of Alaska’s cargo terminals

By Emily Goodykoontz
Anchorage Daily News

The Anchorage Assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed three measures critical to moving ahead with the modernization project at the Don Young Port of Alaska, including approval of an expanded design for cargo terminal two.

Wednesday’s votes ended a nearly two-year-long debate over whether to move ahead with the more expensive design for the two cargo terminals. Cargo terminal two will now be built to the same 120-foot width as terminal one, which means both docks will be able to accommodate 100-gauge cranes.

The Assembly also approved a bond sale of up to $180 million to fund work and payments related to the port modernization project in 2025. Another approved measure increases tariffs to pay for the bonds.

“These are big milestones in a very long-term project,” Assembly Vice Chair Meg Zaletel said.

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