We led a team to evaluate the feasibility of development of the Sawmill Cove Industrial Park in Sitka, Alaska. Developments under consideration included a deepwater dock, large vessel moorage, and a haul-out facility, along with supporting uplands development to support those activities. Phase 1 of the study consisted of scoping and a public meeting. Phase 2 of the study consisted of an evaluation of cargo demand for the deepwater dock, a vessel owner survey, preliminary engineering design and cost estimating, and screening-level feasibility studies of each of the three developments. This work took place in 2013–2014.
