Assembly backs engineering work and grant application for South Harbor finger-float replacements

Jul 24, 2025

The assembly authorized submission of a $617,000 state grant application and approved a design/permitting fee proposal to replace aging finger floats in South Harbor; members discussed permitting pathways and the potential to repurpose existing floats.

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The Petersburg Borough Assembly on July 21 authorized staff to submit a State of Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities grant application for $617,000 to replace finger floats in the South Harbor sea-float and approved an engineering and permitting fee proposal to advance design work.

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