The Port of Halifax continues to bet on an expanded Halterm container terminal in the city’s south end to stay competitive in the world shipping industry.
On Thursday, port managers released the results of studies that back up the long-held position.
The port says it needs a berth capable of simultaneously handling two of the new super-sized, ultra-class container ships.
Three of four options released for public feedback involve expanding Halterm at the entrance to Halifax harbour — northward, southward or eastward.
“The goal of the infrastructure planning was to look at all of the options available to determine the best way of ensuring that we can accommodate these big ships,” said spokesperson Lane Farguson.
Since 2017, the port has been sitting on a study by consultants WSP/Parsons Brinckerhoff Engineering Services.
