(WJAR) — Rhode Island leaders and Quonset Development Corporation held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of a new pier on Friday.
The event celebrated the completion of Terminal 5 Pier at the Port of Davisville.
According to officials, the new pier offer specialized berthing spaces to accommodate a variety of vessels and cargoes.
“Thanks to the consistent support of our partners in government and the private sector, we continue to make major investments to improve, upgrade and expand the Port of Davisville,” said Quonset Development Corporation Managing Director Steven J. King, P.E. “The new pier and support docks will serve as a gateway to Narragansett Bay for local small and growing businesses, filling a vital need for easily-accessible waterfront access.”…