The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority approved $1 million for Bayport construction projects
February 12th, 2010
According to Breakbulk.com, “The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority approved $1 million for Bayport construction projects, including a sight and sound berm on its west end and installation of a gate control system, at its regular meeting last week.
The commissioners approved a construction contract with Burnside Services, Inc. to construct the west end sight and sound berm at Bayport for $230,553. A requirement of Bayport permits, the sight and sound berm will serve as a visual and sound barrier to terminal operations.
Commissioners also approved awarding a construction contract to L.A. King Company for Phase 3 gate controls at Bayport for $753,169 and approved advertising and receiving competitive sealed proposals for demolition of transit sheds and lighting and access modification at wharves 24 and 25 at the Turning Basin. Current business trends have created a need for additional open space for cargo handling.”
Hopefully this recent project approval is an indication of an increase in activity for the far East end of the port. Millions of square feet of warehouse were developed over the last 5-10 years in hopes of larger retailers increasing capacity or relocating hubs to Houston. The down market did not help relative leasing activity. That being said, when things do improve in the world economy and the Panama Canal is improved, Houston could be poised for dramatic long term growth.
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