North Carolina’s Division of Coastal Management issued an objection this week to the proposed deepening of Wilmington’s Harbor, citing concerns and a lack of information about the project’s potential environmental impacts.
The $1.35 billion project, spearheaded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the N.C. State Ports Authority, would deepen Wilmington’s harbor from 42 feet to 47 feet. It would also extend and deepen navigation channels adjacent to the Port of Wilmington.
Port officials have said the project could boost the Port of Wilmington’s competitiveness, allowing it to accommodate larger, fully loaded ships…