Purpose

The purpose of the Infrastructure Investment Survey of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway System is to provide the maritime community, policy makers, and the general public with information on the level of investments being made in the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway navigation system. Quantifying these investments supports long term planning and the achievement of economic development goals, while also building confidence in the future viability of the navigation system.

Results

The survey, which reported $8.4 billion in infrastructure investments between 2018-2027, identifies specific categories of investment including:

• $636 million invested in vessel enhancements between 2018 and 2022 for new ships and vessel upgrades, with at least another $328 million planned between 2023 and 2027.
• $2.1 billion invested to enhance port and terminal infrastructure between 2018 and 2022, with at least another $1.1 billion planned between 2023 and 2027.
• $3 billion invested in waterway infrastructure, including locks, breakwaters, and navigation channels, between 2018-2022, with at least another $1.2 billion planned between 2023 and 2027.

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