Port Tampa Bay will receive $22 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to expand its East Port “Omniport” facility, as part of the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America Grant Program.
The project will increase the berth size from 400 feet to 675 feet and expand the facility from 18 to 27 acres, enabling the port to handle larger vessels and a variety of cargo types including construction materials and solar equipment.
The $37 million project, funded by the federal grant and private sector contributions, aims to enhance the port’s capacity to support regional supply chains. According to Port Tampa Bay, the expansion will create jobs and boost the local economy.
The INFRA grant is part of a broader $2.7 billion program to improve transportation networks, nationwide.
