Merkley, Wyden, Schrader Announce $3 Million for Port of Garibaldi Wharf Reconstruction

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                               March 29, 2013

Contact:  Courtney Warner Crowell (Merkley) – 503-326-2747


Tom Towslee (Wyden) – 503-326-7525

Cody Tucker (Schrader)— 202-225-5711

Merkley, Wyden, Schrader Announce $3 Million for Port of Garibaldi Wharf Reconstruction

Portland, OR – Oregon’s Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, and Congressman Kurt Schrader announced today that the Port of Garibaldi has been awarded $3 million from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help reconstruct the wharf along Commercial Avenue in Garibaldi that was damaged in the severe winter storms of 2011. 

“The wharf is essential to Garibaldi’s economic future,” said Merkley. “I applaud the local leaders who have worked so hard to get this reconstruction started. This funding will strengthen the future for this important port and for the entire Garibaldi community.”

“I have always believed that private investment can follow public investment to create jobs, retain jobs and improve services,”Wyden said. “Economic Development Administration money to reconstruct this dock will lead to the return of commercial fishing boats to the wharf as well as heavier marine manufacturing products. All that adds up to a stronger and more diversified local economy.”

"This grant is essential in helping the port commission accomplish its goal of rebuilding its wharf, diversifying businesses and updating its infrastructure," Rep. Schrader said. "Most importantly this investment promotes real economic development opportunities and job growth in Tillamook County."

EDA’s grants are awarded through a competitive process based upon the applicant’s eligibility, application merit, and the availability of funds.  It is anticipated that this project will retain 250 jobs, create 32 new jobs and leverage $1.8 million in private investment to the area.

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