The Port of Virginia has chosen a Joint Venture of Skanska and McLean Contracting Company to undertake the revitalization of Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf.
This contract, valued at US$85 million, signifies a significant advancement in improving the terminal’s infrastructure.
This project is part of a comprehensive US$650 million master plan aimed at optimizing the North International Terminal’s waterside real estate and establishing the necessary infrastructure to accommodate modern cargo vessels in both the short and long term.
Furthermore, the project’s scope includes upgrading the Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf, involving the removal of existing marine wharf fenders and mooring hardware, followed by the installation of new fenders, mooring bollards, a steel sheet pile toe wall, wharf repairs, and mooring dolphins. Additionally, the project encompasses the installation of a new 120’ gauge ship-to-shore crane rail.
“This project underscores the crucial improvements we are making to enhance the Norfolk International Terminal North Wharf and contribute to infrastructure progress at The Port of Virginia. We remain committed to delivering value through our continued and enduring partnership with The Port of Virginia,” stated Brook Brookshire, general manager and senior vice president of Skanska’s civil operations in the Southeast.
The contracted project is slated to begin in March 2024, with an expected completion date set for January 2026. Construction for the overall project will commence in March and be carried out in two phases: Phase I is scheduled to conclude in the fourth quarter of 2025, while Phase II is projected to finish by mid-2027.
Skanska, representing the Virginia Port Authority, has a history of completing various projects, including the Norfolk International Terminals (NIT) North Wharf Expansion, Part 2, and Norfolk International Terminal South Renovation Phase I.
Additionally, Skanska is currently in the process of redeveloping approximately 291,000 square meters of Portsmouth Marine Terminal to serve as an offshore wind staging port.
