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*The Harbor Team process has resulted in two public hearings with no testimony against the project, and community representatives and elected officials testifying in support of the project
*The Harbor Team process has resulted in two public hearings with no testimony against the project, and community representatives and elected officials testifying in support of the project
The Team produced an operational site in approximately 6 years with no litigation, compared to more than 14 years with litigation to the U.S. Supreme Court level for the previous containment project
Masonville is operational when needed to replace Hart-Miller Island (closed 12/31/09); the previous process would likely have taken about 9 years longer during which time the Harbor could not have been adequately maintained
The Port is subsequently able to maintain its underwater infrastructure without interruption, along with its ability to compete in the international maritime marketplace
Ancillary benefits include a 50-ft access channel for Seagirt Marine Terminal Berth 4, a 45-ft access channel for Seagirt Marine Terminal Berths 1,2 and 3, and a cofferdam foundation for a new automobile pier 3 at Fairfield Marine Terminal
Enhanced community relationships benefit and support the Port of Baltimore
Masonville will become a marine terminal when filled to capacity