Site work for a water / sewer project in Homer, Alaska. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

This project constructs safe moorage and an associated uplands haul out repair facility for large shallow draft vessels. This improvement supports the marine transportation needs of central and western Alaska. Because of the lack of facilities, these vessels currently have to travel elsewhere to perform annually required maintenance and repairs, which could otherwise be completed here in Homer. The new facility benefits the needs of the growing regional fleet of large vessels, the local marine trades businesses and the regional economy. The mooring facility, proposed along the beach front of Lot TR-1-A (between the Nick Dudiak Fishing Lagoon and Freight Dock Road on the west side of the harbor) will stage barges in the tidal zone with the bow end pulled tight to the beach for accessing a haul out ramp. A dead-man anchoring system will be provided for winching vessels up the ramp above the high tide line for maintenance and minor repairs. Upland improvements will include six work sites with water, electrical pedestals, lighting, and security fencing and cameras. This site has accommodated approximately six to eight vessels (depending on size) with ample workspace; it will offer large vessels the ability to complete their required annual maintenance at the uplands repair facility while wintering over. Completing repairs locally gives the marine trades sector greater opportunity to expand services, support a steady labor force and provide higher quality services more competitively. Availability of local repair services also delivers performance benefits to vessels operating in Alaska waters, saving significant time, fuel and other operating expense As of January 9, 2025, this project is included in the City of Homer's FY 2025-2030 CIP. Information regarding a design firm and the general contractor selection timeline has not been disclosed. A firm construction timeline has not been released. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.