The Port of Cleveland allocated $32 million to rehabilitate and modernize a warehouse and upgrade electrical infrastructure at its General Cargo Terminal. The money comes from federal and state grants, according to a press release.
The funds will be used for a comprehensive rehabilitation and modernization of the terminal’s largest warehouse, Warehouse A, including structural steel repairs, a new overhead crane, window replacements, new concrete slab, updated lighting and a new roof. They will also be used to develop an Electrification Master Plan and install a new terminal electric feed.
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The projects are part of a larger $93.8 million program dedicated to Port infrastructure, with more than 75% of it covered by state and federal grants. The overarching goal is to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
“These initiatives stand as a testament to our commitment to sustainable practices,” said William Friedman, Port president/CEO, in a statement. “True environmental stewardship requires translating words into meaningful, concrete actions.”
Where is the money sourced?
The grants for the current projects include:
- $27.2 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration’s Port Infrastructure Development Program to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of movement in and around the Port.
- $4.9 million from the Ohio Department of Transportation’s Maritime Assistance Program for projects enhancing efficiency and capacity of cargo terminal operations.
