Press Releases

South Harbor Construction Progress Update 1/19/2024

South Harbor Construction Progress Update: Demolition Nearly Complete - Float Installation to Commence Saturday, January 20th As demolition of the South Harbor reaches its final stages, construction crews from Turnagain Marine Inc. and GMC Contracting Inc. continue to...

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South Harbor Project Update

Demolition on the South Harbor is nearing completion. Crews will return the first week of January to finish demolition and disposal and begin assembling the new harbor structures.  

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Harbor Construction Scheduled to Begin on December 6, 2023

Harbor Construction Scheduled to Begin on December 6, 2023. Construction crews from Turnagain Marine Inc. are schedule to arrive in Cordova December 5, 2023.  Barges and heavy equipment will be operating in and around the South Harbor for the next six months. The City...

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South Harbor Parking During Construction

In preparation for South Harbor construction the City of Cordova is asking that all vehicles parked in the lot on the southwestern side of the South Harbor and at the end of Nicholoff Way be removed no later than October 9, 2023. This area is outlined in red in the...

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Harbor Rebuild Employment Opportunities

The Cordova South Harbor Project will begin demolition on October 9th. Turnagain Marine Inc. of Anchorage is the primary contractor leading the project.   We have had many inquiries about work opportunities. Currently, there may be a need for trained and certified...

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Upcoming City Board & Commission Vacancies

Mayor Allison and the City Council are soliciting applications for these upcoming City Board and Commission vacancies: Library Board – 2 seats, Planning Commission – 3 seats, Harbor Commission – 2 seats, Parks & Recreation Commission – 2 seats, Historic...

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Fish Cleaning Stations Removal Notice

The Harbor Department will be removing the fishing cleaning stations in the South Harbor by September 15th 2023 to start preparing for the South Harbor Rebuild. The North Harbor fishing cleaning stations and the station on New England Cannery Rd will remain open until...

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