Shelby announces $10 million for Alabama State Docks' projects
WASHINGTON, D. C. Tuesday, February 27, 2007 -- U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today announced that the Department of Transportation will release $6,674,580 to the Alabama State Port Authority for the Choctaw Point Terminal and $3,378,430 for the Alabama State Docks Intermodal Facility.
“The Port of Mobile has a substantial impact on Alabama’s economy and investing in it will pay dividends for years to come,” said Shelby. “This new container and rail intermodal terminal on Choctaw Point will increase shipping and receiving capabilities at the Port of Mobile. The Choctaw Point Terminal will be an integral part of the State Docks’ development.”
“The Alabama State Docks have the potential to become one of America's most economically viable ports in this century because of their proximity to emerging trade routes on the Gulf of Mexico. Continued growth at the Port of Mobile is essential to further economic development opportunities in Mobile and throughout the state, which is further indication that Alabama’s economy is flourishing and is open for business.”
Shelby was instrumental in securing this funding during the appropriations process.
