The City of Nome and Alaska Corps District are partnered in the Nome Modification Feasibility Study to analyze and evaluate all aspects of expanding the Port of Nome. The elements of the study include investigating; benefits, costs, design features, cultural and environmental impacts, dredge disposal,sites, sediment transport & wave/current data.
After extensive investigation and analysis, the Alaska Corps District released the latest draft study report on 31 Dec 2019 for a 30-day public comment period, which has now closed - see press release here.
The study report recommends Alternative 8b at -40 ft MLLW for the project design.
For access to the draft Port of Nome Modification Feasibility Study documents, click here- and expand "Civil Works" under Documents Available for Review.
Selected Design Alternative 8b @ -40 ft. MLLW
City/PND Port Expansion Rendering - 2019
Alaska Corps District Rendition - 2015 ADDAP Study
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