TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG) – Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur announced that an award of over $10 million will go toward enhancing ferry infrastructure for Put-in-Bay and Lake Erie Islands.
The $10.37 million reward from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration will assist with constructing a 406-foot breakwater at the main ferry terminal serving South Bass Island, Rep. Kaptur’s office announced Thursday. The breakwater will protect the ferry dock from adverse weather conditions and rising lake levels.
The funding will also create a designated maintenance berth, which will allow for the secure mooring of ferries during repairs while also serving as an alternate loading area for passengers, vehicles and cargo when the main dock is unavailable.
“This major federal investment in Put-in-Bay’s ferry infrastructure will secure safe, resilient transit between Ohio’s mainland and South Bass Island — a cherished economic and cultural hub,” said Congresswoman Kaptur. Rising lake levels and severe weather increasingly threaten ferry operations, and this new breakwall will safeguard vital routes for passengers, goods and emergency service.”
According to Kaptur’s office. the improvements will directly support the operations of Miller Boat Line, Inc., a primary ferry operator on Lake Erie. he infrastructure enhancements will benefit nearly 850,000 annual visitors and the island’s year-round residents.
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