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State Pier Development
 Action Plan Participant:  Fall River Office of Economic Development

On August 6, 2005, Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey announced a $3.1 million award for the reconstruction of the west berth of the Fall River State Pier. Healey, chairs the Massachusetts Seaport Advisory Council. The pier project commences the next major step in the revitalization of the Port of Fall River and the development of a state-of-the-art water transportation hub. With the new design of a modern-day, multi-use terminal underway, the structural integrity of the pier and its ability to berth larger vessels becomes possible.

 
Priority Area: 

Community Planning and Housing    

 
Priority Sub-Area:   

5, B)    Waterfront access

Goal:

To open access to the City's waterfront on Mount Hope Bay and the Taunton River by altering the structures that interface with the waterfront in order to create greater public access and use.

Method(s):

Planning and construction with public and private funding.
Timeline:          

2005-2009.
Indicators:        Completion of the project in stages.
Progress:  

How citizens can  get involved:

Attend public forums as planned and use existing waterfront attractions during festivals and events.
Contact Information:

Mike Ferreira, Project Director, Fall River Office of Economic Development, 508-324-2620.