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Port Canaveral approves $6.3 million step toward Cruise Terminal 10 expansion
Summary
The Port Canaveral board approved an initial $6.3 million purchase order to begin enabling work on Cruise Terminal 10 and reviewed a broader program budget estimated at roughly $72–$79 million; port staff also flagged potential Customs and Border Protection requirements that could alter scope and cost.
Port Canaveral commissioners authorized an initial $6.3 million purchase order on a phased expansion of Cruise Terminal 10, a port staff presenter said during the board meeting.
The presenter, Bill, described the purchase order as funding early enabling work with contractor PCL that covers temporary facilities, general requirements, replacement of a deteriorated waterside trench drain, utility safing and associated bonds, insurance, contingency and a contractor fee of 4.75 percent. Bill said the overall program is currently being shaped into two budget scenarios, approximately $72 million or $79 million.
"This is the initial step, the initial phase for CT 10 expansion with PCL," Bill said, describing the $6.3 million as focused on early enabling items and site readiness. He warned that some optional elements—such as a western expansion—remain under review.
Bill also told the commission that facilities staff are planning a combined chiller serving Cruise Terminals 8 and 10, with a rough estimate of about $15 million for that piece of work and a meeting scheduled with Trane later in the day to refine costs.
Separately, the presenter described a related, not‑to‑exceed $2.8 million allowance with Florida City Gas to redesign and relocate an existing 8‑inch gas main under the harbor to allow future Cruise Terminal 2 redevelopment. He said the relocation will require deepening conduits and establishing bore pits and will support post‑2030 expansion planning.
The presenter cautioned that preliminary conversations with U.S. Customs and Border Protection are under way and that federal requirements could add scope or cost beyond the current program numbers. Commissioners did not vote to adopt a final program budget at the meeting; the board approved the initial purchase order to begin early work and directed staff to continue planning and coordination with CBP and utility partners.
Next steps include continuing design and permitting, additional coordination with CBP and utility owners, and further cost refinement with contractors; Bill said terminal openings and later phases will be scheduled as the design and funding picture is finalized.
