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NJ Wind Port
What is the NJ Wind Port?
The New Jersey Wind Port is the United States’ first purpose-built offshore wind port in Lower Alloways Creek, bringing new jobs and investments to New Jersey, particularly in South Jersey and Salem County.
How will the Wind Port help New Jersey?
The New Jersey Wind Port project represents a once-in-a-generation economic injection for our State, South Jersey, and Salem County that will position New Jersey as a leader in a new and innovative industry. It will help New Jersey reach its 100% clean energy goals, fulfill its commitment of 11 GW of offshore wind energy by 2040, and accelerate the clean energy economy. At full buildout, it will create up to 1,500 manufacturing and operations jobs.
Who is building the Wind Port and how long will it take?
The NJEDA is leading the project's development on behalf of the State, working alongside key departments and agencies such as the Governor’s Office, the Department of Treasury, the Department of Transportation, and the Board of Public Utilities.
Phase One’s construction of the project includes dredging, a marshalling site, and power supply for the full facility. Over $650 million in funding and financing have been allocated by the State for Wind Port development.
Construction of Parcel A, which includes 1,080 LF of contiguous heavy lift wharf and 30 acres of component storage/assembly areas, is nearing completion. This parcel will be poised to service projects slated for New Jersey's offshore wind goals and the region. This phase of the project is expected to be completed by the fall of 2024.
How will the NJ Wind Port impact jobs and the economy?
The New Jersey Wind Port is prepared to be home to multiple factories that will build the components for offshore wind turbines. It is strategically situated for component staging, final assembly, and transport (collectively known as marshalling).
Construction commenced in 2021 and the total labor force on the project has logged more than 520,000 trade hours in Phase One alone. Overall, the Port is expected to support up to $500 million of new economic activity within the state and the region each year.
At full build-out, the Port will support up to 1,500 permanent, high-quality manufacturing, assembly, and operations jobs that will not require a college degree, but rather trade or skill certifications, like welding or an electrician’s license.
Who is the project construction manager?
AECOM Tishman procures and manages various work packages with multiple subcontractors and vendors. The firm has signed a project labor agreement (PLA) committing to the hire of local union workers, aligning with the State and NJEDA's workforce equity goals. The project is meeting or exceeding its construction value goals of: 15% contracted with minority-, women-, and veteran-owned firms; 25% contracted with small businesses; and 3% contracted with service-disabled veteran-owned firms.
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