Seward Chamber of Commerce Update

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2 Seward Chamber of Commerce Update Safety Briefing Introductions Project Vision Our Stakeholders Review of Information Gathered Next Steps Questions and Answers

3 Project Team Project Management/Engineering Planning Stakeholder Engagement Planning/Administrative Record Architectural Design Rail Engineering 3

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5 Reimagining travel and trade to enhance economic vitality and increase opportunities in the region by balancing port, rail, and real estate to meet transportation demands. Project Vision

The Outreach & Outcomes 100+ Stakeholder

ARRC Divisions 150+ participants 21 completed

186 potential projects identified 2-day team

COST Environmental Regulatory Security Safety

6 The Outreach & Outcomes 100+ Stakeholder Engagements 70 Businesses, Organizations and ARRC Divisions 150+ participants 21 completed surveys 3 Workshops 21 Fact Sheets developed 186 potential projects identified 2-day team workshop to screen projects - Economics NOT COST Environmental Regulatory Security Safety Stakeholder support 105 projects evolved (large, medium, small) Draft Economic Analysis Report Evaluating 14 businesses Top 7 to be recommended

7 Stakeholders Type Snapshot Cruise Lines, Tour Operators, and Passenger Traffic Support Services HAP Alaska Yukon Hertz Kenai Fjords Tours Premier Tours Alaska Maritime Agencies (Cruise Line Agency of Alaska) Seward Airport Improvement Project City of Seward Port & Community Advisory Board Planning and Zoning City Council Marine Repair and Maintenance Catalyst Marine Vigor Fuel and Chemical Transport Companies Delta Western Univar Shoreside Petroleum Barge and Tug Operators Anderson Tug & Barge Cook Inlet Tug & Barge Vitus Marine LLC Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) Southeast Stevedoring CLIA Alaska Sealife Center Holland America Group Northwest ADA Center Seward Historical Preservation Commission Chamber of Commerce Pacific Pile & Marine Edison Chouest Kirby Offshore Marine Vitus Marine LLC Samson Tug & Barge Company, Inc. Kelly-Ryan

8 Stakeholders Type Construction Companies Granite Construction Brice, Inc. Seafood and Fishery Companies Icicle Seafoods Inlet Fish Snapshot Turnagain Build Pacific Pile & Marine Coastal Villages Regional Fund Other Intermodal Shipping Companies Crowley Alaska Logistics Brice, Inc. Carlile Transportation Services Northstar Terminal & Stevedore Ocean Marine Services Orion Marine Group Pacific Rim Logistics TOTE Maritime Science Vessels UAF Seward Marine Center Edison Chouest Aldrich Offshore Misc. Other Lease Holders or Historical Users Usibelli GCI Alaska Railroad Corporation Engineering Technology Security Alyeska Pipeline Lynden Metco Executive Management Real Estate Marketing

9 Common Themes for Stakeholders Provide restrooms and office space on the docks Provide areas for lease for marine repair and maintenance Provide hotel amenities at docks, such as water, lighting, internet, and fuel lines Provide over wintering via moorage and/or dry dock facilities Route commercial traffic away from Port Avenue and Seward Highway intersection Improve fendering, cat walks, ramps and ladders on dock facilities. Provide upgrades to depot (luggage handling, technology, movement of passengers) Upgrades to uplands (lighting, lease areas, access) Appreciation of flexibility of Port Manager and sense of independence Covered walkways Improved paving and wayfinding signage Configuration for larger cruise ships

10 Recommendations to be Evaluated Freight Dock Extension and Expansion Widen freight dock to the edge of the bump out on the east side Extend bulkhead north and dredge eastside Move groin eastward and lengthen Install notch for barge ramps Passenger Dock Replacement (3 Options) Multi purpose fill dock Multi purpose pile supported dock Hybrid fill and floating dock Complementary Smaller Projects: Fendering replacement Install barge ramp mooring dolphins Pave the freight dock Provide fresh water and fuel connection Improve lighting Complementary Smaller Projects: Provide Water, fuel and shore power connections Install permanent data connection

11 Recommendations to be Evaluated Seward Loading Facility Install fresh water and fuel lines on dock Terminal (2 Options + Add on) Replace with seasonal functional terminal, go cold on off season New terminal with events facility for year round use Co locate depot at terminal Complementary Smaller Projects: Provide paving, parking and landscaping Independent traveler luggage facilities Electronic signage Luggage sorting

12 Recommendations to be Evaluated Depot (2 Options) Co locate depot at terminal Upgrade depot with following: Covered facilities Improved luggage handling Modernization Beautification Signage Gift shop Trespass protection Uplands (3 Options) Upgrade utilities throughout Pave primary gravel roads Improve freight areas Complementary Smaller Projects: RV Hook ups for railroad employees Wetland demarcation Roundhouse upgrade Freight building improvements Vessel haul out area Wayfinding signage Replace communications building Improve access to and area inside fence Establish laydown areas

13 Recommendations to be Evaluated Rail Tracks (4 Options) Upgrade tracks where needed for heavier train loads Extend freight dock double track into uplands Align Track 1 to maximize loading and improve switch locations Extend track onto new Passenger Dock Complementary Smaller Projects: Improve road crossing near freight dock Improve other crossings where needed Improve tracks on freight dock Roads (2 Options) Extend Port Avenue to connect with Airport Road Reconfigure Port Avenue to accommodate the Coastal Classic at the Terminal (if depot/terminal colocate) Complementary Smaller Projects: Access control to freight area if Port Avenue is extended Improve Port Avenue connectivity in collaboration with the City of Seward

Top 7 Economic Opportunities 1. Retail Store (sundry shop, national chain) 2. Dedicated Laydown Area 3. Marine Repair 4. Hotel (national chain) 5. Refined Fuel Distribution 6.

14 Top 7 Economic Opportunities 1. Retail Store (sundry shop, national chain) 2. Dedicated Laydown Area 3. Marine Repair 4. Hotel (national chain) 5. Refined Fuel Distribution 6. Seafood Processing 7. Seward Loading Facility Businesses considered but screened out: Passenger Day Trip Service Moorage Vessel Storage Seafood Cold Storage Office Space Cannabis Operation Bunkhouse

16 Next Steps Continue with data gathering Finalize Passenger, Freight and Connectivity Traffic Studies Screen project feasibilities Develop cost estimates for projects Host a Public Meeting in Seward Finalize the Master Plan

17 How to Contact the Project Project Website Brian Lindamood, Project Manager 327 West Ship Creek Avenue PO Box Anchorage, AK (907)

18 Questions and Answers

Seward Marine Terminal Expansion Planning

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