| Federal, state and local leaders joined the Quonset Development Corporation for a piledriving ceremony to mark the beginning of construction at the Port of Davisville’s Terminal 5 Pier and Blue Economy Support Docks, the first new pier built at Quonset in almost 70 years.
The Terminal 5 Pier will offer specialized berthing spaces to accommodate a variety of offshore wind vessels and other cargoes. The Blue Economy Support Docks and boat ramp will accommodate smaller boats and the short-term docking needs of small businesses, emerging companies and research and development organizations.
The Port of Davisville is one of the Top 10 auto importers in North America and an emerging hub for offshore wind. Rhode Island’s only public port, Davisville supports more than 1,600 jobs and generates $374 million in annual economic output.
“Thanks to the consistent support of our partners in government and the private sector the Port of Davisville is booming,” said QDC Managing Director Steven J. King, P.E. “In the first six months of 2024, auto imports were up 51% over that same period in 2023. 39 offshore wind vessels have already called on Davisville while supporting projects like Revolution Wind and South Fork.”
This expansion will allow Quonset to keep up with rising demand while positioning Quonset – and Rhode Island – as a key offshore wind hub in the North Atlantic.
The Terminal 5 project is part of the Port of Davisville Master Plan, a $234 million initiative that will add a new 50-year service life to the port’s infrastructure.
The project is fully funded through State Fiscal Recovery Funds, allocated to Rhode Island as part of the American Rescue Plan Act. Construction is expected to be completed in 2025. |
