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The Kalama port’s plan for the future is moving forward after the commission discussed the 2022 strategic plan at Tuesday’s meeting.
The six-page draft document has seven focus areas divided into more detailed strategies and elements that correspond to each focus area.
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The first focus area concerns regional, state and national issues, such as the $ 60,000 the port contributes annually to the maintenance of the Columbia River navigation channel, approximately $ 75,000 in safety upgrades and cameras in 2022 and participation in local associations.
Area of ​​focus 2 is on the acquisition and disposal of properties, and area of ​​interest 3 is on real estate development and redevelopment. This objective includes the development of operations at Exit 32, the North Port Marine industrial site and the Kalama River industrial park, as well as the improvement of the Central Port industrial zone, the addition of a river cruise dock. in 2022 for about $ 1 million and an estimated $ 180,000 in marketing spending. in 2022.
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The maintenance and improvement of existing facilities is the area of ​​intervention 4, which includes the purchase of new equipment in 2022 and the construction of a new maintenance workshop in 2023 for an estimated amount of $ 1 million. .
Area of ​​Interest 5 is for public recreation facilities, and the harbor is exploring another boat launch, advocating a St. Helens Loop and the Six Rivers Bike Trail. The new $ 4.5 million pedestrian overpass fits in with that, along with updates to parks, playgrounds and signage.