Port of San Diego to Provide Temporary Financial Relief to Qualifying Tenants

Wednesday, 08 April 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

Port tenants that are suffering from the nationwide financial crisis may soon get a break. The Board of Port Commissioners unanimously approved a resolution on Tuesday, April 7, that would establish a temporary financial relief program. 

Notice of Preparation for National City Marine Terminal Wharf Extension and Port Master Plan Amendment

Monday, 06 April 2009
Contact: Land Use Planning Department, (619) 686-6283

The San Diego Unified Port District has prepared a Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the National City Marine Terminal Wharf Extension. Comments regarding environmental concerns will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2009.

The project is the completion of the western and southern faces of the wharf located at the National City Marine Terminal. The project would require dredging to accommodate deep draft vessels and a turning basin.

Arcadis, U.S., Inc. Selected for Broadway Pier Cruise Ship Terminal Construction Management

Wednesday, 04 March 2009
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

The Board of Port Commissioners has selected  Arcadis, U.S. Inc., a leading engineering firm with offices worldwide, to manage the construction of the Broadway Pier Cruise Ship Terminal project.

Judge Denies Union’s Challenge

Thursday, 11 December 2008
Contact: John Gilmore (619) 686-7206 (619) 341-5684

A Superior Court judge has denied a local labor union's challenge to a major Port of San Diego project that includes the construction of two hotels on Lane Field, the former home of the Pacific Coast League San Diego Padres.

Expansion of San Diego Convention Center Moves Forward with Approval of Memorandum of Understanding

Tuesday, 02 December 2008
Contact: Marguerite Elicone (619) 686-6222

A proposal to expand the San Diego Convention Center came closer to fruition today as the Board of Port Commissioners authorized a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Port of San Diego, the San Diego Convention Center Corporation and Fifth Avenue Landing, LLC.   The MOU will allow the three parties to negotiate terms for a new lease and option agreement for a new hotel and the expansion of the Convention Center.