Richland residents could see a dramatic increase in commercial river traffic on the Columbia under a dock update planned by the Port of Benton. The port is preparing a $3.3 million project to electrify its sleepy dock in north Richland and to expand moorage to accommodate additional commercial traffic.
The dock, referred to as the “High Dock,” is at 3420 George Washington Way, north of the USS Triton Sail Park. Potential users include Atlas Agro North America’s proposed Richland fertilizer plant and American Cruise Lines Inc., the Connecticut riverboat operator.
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Original Article from The Tri-City Herald | Written by Wendy Culverwell
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Tri-City Herald Article: Port Eyes +$3M Richland Dock Update for Barges, Tugs, Jet Boats, and more Cruise Ships
