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Canaveral Port Authority board unanimously rejects sale/lease of 50‑acre Barge Canal parcel, blocks LNG proposal
Summary
At a March board meeting the Canaveral Port Authority voted unanimously to designate the 50‑acre Barge Canal property as strategic and to direct staff to reject an unsolicited sale or lease and any LNG liquefaction proposal, following public concern about proximity to homes and long‑term strategic value.
The Canaveral Port Authority Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to designate a 50‑acre parcel at the Barge Canal as a strategic port property and directed staff to reject an unsolicited sale or lease and any proposal to develop an LNG liquefaction facility on the site. A commissioner introduced the motion during the monthly meeting and the vote passed without opposition.
Board members and staff framed the decision as a long‑term stewardship choice that weighs potential near‑term revenue against future strategic…
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