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

This project proposes to expand Homer Harbor by constructing a new harbor basin for large vessels to the north of Homer's existing Port and Harbor. The expanded harbor will correct navigational safety hazards posed by overcrowding in Homer's current small boat harbor, meet moorage demands of the marine transportation sector on which 130 non-road connected Alaskan communities, and regional industries, the Port of Alaska and internationally significant commercial fisheries depend. Its design could have the potential to advance national security interests and be a backup port for marine transportation and cargo handling which is critical for Alaska's resilience and recovery in the event a major disaster disables the Port of Alaska. Centrally located in the Gulf of Alaska, Homer’s Port is the region’s only ice-free gateway to Cook Inlet, the port of refuge for large vessels transiting the Gulf of Alaska, Cook Inlet, and Kennedy Entrance. The project is included in the City of Homer's 2025-2030 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). As October 4, 2024, information regarding a design firm and the general contractor selection timeline has not been disclosed. A firm construction timeline has not been established. *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.