Rep. Tom Graves Supports Georgia’s Waterways, Savannah Harbor Expansion Project

Washington, September 30, 2016 – (RealEstateRama) — Rep. Tom Graves (R-GA-14) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 5303), bipartisan legislation that authorizes federal partnerships for developing and maintaining the nation’s waterway infrastructure, such as the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project:

“The nation’s waterways serve as economic engines for growth and job creation,” said Rep. Graves. “That’s no different in Georgia, where the Port of Savannah contributes $174 million in annual net benefits to the U.S. and supports 21,000 American businesses. Importantly, this bill ensures the Port of Savannah continues to thrive by authorizing the resources necessary to keep the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project on schedule – a top economic priority for Georgia. The expansion project deepens the harbor so it can accommodate the larger cargo ships of the future.”

The Savannah Harbor Expansion Project deepens the Savannah Harbor federal shipping channel from a depth of -42 feet to -47 feet. The extra depth will allow an additional 3,600 cargo containers in each transit.

H.R. 5303 also authorizes a feasibility study of a navigation project in Brunswick Harbor, which could lead to additional investment and economic growth.

H.R. 5303 passed the House by a vote of 399 to 25.

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