Study to determine feasibility of new CT near Houston

A YEAR-LONG planning study is being launched to examine the feasibility of building the Pelican Island container terminal, which would help ease pressure on Houston's two container terminals.

The Port of Galveston will equally share the study's US$750,000 cost with the Port of Houston, its partner in the terminal project, as the overall concept for the facility has already been approved by both ports and is expected to open within seven years.

"It's now time to sort through the details and find out whether the project really is feasible," said Galveston port director Steve Cernak according to The Galveston Daily News.

Consultant AECOM USA Group will evaluate the 1,200-acre site, looking at environmental, geo-technical, utility and layout considerations, Mr Cernak said. The company will also analyse the market projections, cost estimates and traffic considerations for the project.

AECOM's work eventually will lead to a master development plan for the site, unless the consultants determine the project isn't feasible, Mr Cernak said.

(Source: News and Data Online)