Frank C. Brogan P.E., R.P.L.S. Director of Engineering Services PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH BOARD Galveston, Texas June 25, 2001
PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY Port and Its Mission Port of Authority Impact on the Economy Facilities and Diversification Water Worries
PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI AUTHORITY Agency Created by the State in 1923 Foster Economic Growth Develop Ship and Dock Facilities Mission Statement Adopted in 1992 Serve As Regional Economic Development Catalyst Protect and Enhance Existing Industrial Base Diversify International Maritime Cargo Business! Conduct Affairs in Positive, Open & Cooperative Manner! Operate in a Fiscally Responsible Manner! Protect Regions Marine and Water Related Resources! Committed to Serving Its Customers - Present and Future
PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI Originated: Aug. 14, 1926 Current: 45' Depth 5th Largest U.S. Port 89.4% Petrochemical Annual Revenues! $25.8 Million Gross! $2.8 Million Net Taxing Ability No Bond Indebtedness Project Funding
PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI IMPACT ON THE ECONOMY Creates Over 31,000 Jobs (Direct & Indirect) 9,460 Jobs Directly Marine Related 8,238 Jobs Induced by Marine Activity 13,048 Jobs Indirectly Related to Port Activity Provides $1.1 Billion in Personal Income Generates $1.0 Billion in Business Revenue $66.3 Million in State and Local Taxes $18 Million in U.S. Customs
LAND AND FACILITIES 36 Miles of Ship 26 Public Docks 35 Private Docks 21,000 Acres of Property Over 125 Acres Improved Outside Storage 1.4 Million Square Feet of Warehouse 26 Miles of Rail Tracks 3 Major Rail Carriers
PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI Five Major Refineries Petroleum Is 89.4% of Tonnage Process 870,000 Bbls Per Day of Crude Oil 13 % of Texas Refinery Capacity 5% of Total Nation s Capacity Provide 90% of Austin s Gasoline Provide 67% of Dfw s Jet Fuel Consume 39 Million Gallons Per Day or 40% of Local Water Supply
FORECAST Future of Petroleum No New Refineries Will Be Built Some Modernization and Expansion Limited Oil Revenue Growth Must Diversify
DIVERSIFICATION Efforts Started in 1992 Completed Projects: Cargo Dock 8 and Heavy Lift Crane Cargo Dock 9 Expansion and Upgrade Cargo Terminals on North and South Sides Major Land Acquisition Refrigerated Storage Facility Solomon P. Ortiz International Center Current Projects: Improvements La Quinta Trade Gateway Harbor Island Master Plan Fulton Trade Corridor Harbor Bridge Replacement Efforts to Attract Cruise Ships
CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS Inner Harbor Depth: 45 GREGORY PORTLAND 1952 La Quinta PASS 1960 1947 1933 1925 Nueces ON-THE-BAY 37 NAVAL STATION PORT CORPUS CHRISTI Ship Corpus Christi Average Water Depth 12 Ft. Intracoastal Waterway Depth: 12 /Width: 125 Entrance Depth: 47 /Width: 700 Dredge Material Placement Areas SCALE IN MILES 0 5
CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS Larger Ships Year Completed 1925 25 1935 30 1948 36 1966 40 1989 45 50
CHANNEL IMPROVEMENTS Widening Centerline New Marker NO SMOKING New Marker 150 Ft. Barge Shelf 400 Feet (Existing) 500 Feet (Propos ed) 45 Ft 50 Ft 150 Ft. Barge Shelf
REFRIGERATED WAREHOUSE Inner Harbor Depth: 45 PORTLAND GREGORY 1952 La Quinta PASS 1960 1947 1933 1925 Nueces ON-THE-BA Y 37 NAVAL STATION POR T CORPUS CHRISTI Ship Corpus Christi Average Water Depth 12 Ft. Intracoastal Waterway Depth: 12 /Width: 125 Entrance Depth: 47 /Width: 700 Dredge Material Placement Areas SCALE IN MILES 0 5
LA QUINTA TRADE GATEWAY Inner Harbor Depth: 45 PORTLAND GREGORY 1952 La Quinta PASS 1960 1947 1933 1925 Nueces ON-THE-BA Y 37 NAVAL STATION POR T CORPUS CHRISTI Ship Corpus Christi Average Water Depth 12 Ft. Intracoastal Waterway Depth: 12 /Width: 125 Entrance Depth: 47 /Width: 700 Dredge Material Placement Areas SCALE IN MILES 0 5
HARBOR ISLAND MASTER PLAN Inner Harbor Depth: 45 PORTLAND GREGORY 1952 La Quinta PASS 1960 1947 1933 1925 Nueces ON-THE-BA Y 37 NAVAL STATION POR T CORPUS CHRISTI Ship Corpus Christi Average Water Depth 12 Ft. Intracoastal Waterway Depth: 12 /Width: 125 Entrance Depth: 47 /Width: 700 Dredge Material Placement Areas SCALE IN MILES 0 5
FULTON TRADE CORRIDOR
Route Will Connect IH-37 & US-181 Project is a National High Priority Corridor & Part of the MPO Region Plan Corridor is on National Highway System (NHS) h Improvements Will Serve Current and Future Industrial &Waterborne Transportation Facilities Along 9-Mile-Long Inner Harbor
HARBOR BRIDGE REPLACEMENT Inner Harbor Depth: 45 PORTLAND GREGORY 1952 La Quinta PASS 1960 1947 1933 1925 Nueces ON-THE-BA Y 37 NAVAL STATION POR T Bridge Clearance: 138' CORPUS CHRISTI Ship Corpus Christi Average Water Depth 12 Ft. Intracoastal Waterway Depth: 12 /Width: 125 Entrance Depth: 47 /Width: 700 Dredge Material Placement Areas SCALE IN MILES 0 5
EFFORTS TO ATTRACT CRUISE SHIPS Inner Harbor Depth: 45 PORTLAND GREGORY 1952 La Quinta PASS 1960 1947 1933 1925 Nueces ON-THE-BA Y 37 NAVAL STATION POR T CORPUS CHRISTI Ship Corpus Christi Average Water Depth 12 Ft. Intracoastal Waterway Depth: 12 /Width: 125 Entrance Depth: 47 /Width: 700 Dredge Material Placement Areas SCALE IN MILES 0 5
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES Museum Expansion Sports Arena Outdoor Amphitheater Waterfront Development Center Phase II Development
QUESTIONS? The Port of