Sitnasuak Gets $4.5M Federal Grant for Energy Infrastructure in Nome
A $4.5 million federal grant to Sitnasuak Native Corporation improves energy resilience in Nome by building new fuel storage tanks.
Tag: Infrastructure
The Community Winter Access Trail
CWAT is an almost-but-not-quite highway that connects North Slope villages to the Dalton Highway during late winter. Meet the crews that build it and the companies that use it.
Road Projects on Schedule Despite Delayed Federal STIP Approval
Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities officials say delayed approval of the Statewide Transportation Improvement Project should not spell project delays this year.
How to Share Infrastructure on the North Slope
The majority of North Slope infrastructure is financed, constructed, and maintained by private entities to support their oil exploration and production activities. Despite North Slope explorers and operators always having an eye on efficiency, some infrastructure (such as processing facilities) isn’t well suited for sharing among multiple companies. However, other infrastructure does lend itself to common use, such as roads and pipelines.
Capital Budget Proposal Adds Four Fairbanks-Area Highway Bridge Replacements
Replacements for four more bridges on the Alaska, Richardson, and Steese Highways would be built with funds proposed in Governor Mike Dunleavy’s amended capital budget for Fiscal Year 2024.
John O’Connell Memorial Bridge: How the iconic cable-stayed bridge supports Sitka
In 2022, the American Society of Civil Engineers designated the John O’Connell memorial bridge as an Alaska Historic Civil Engineering Landmark.
$1.7M Federal Grant for Huslia to Relocate Electric Infrastructure
Federal cash is helping the Koyukuk River village of Huslia protect its energy infrastructure from erosion along the riverbank.
Road Rally Sends EVs to the Arctic Coast
The northernmost drivable point in the United States is the end of the road for an all-electric rally that starts in Fairbanks on Friday.
AEA Submits EV Charging Corridor Plan
Federal authorities are reviewing the Alaska Energy Authority’s plan to use $50 million over five years to build a network of electric vehicle charging stations.
Marine Highway Plan Includes New Ferry
An infrastructure plan for the Alaska Marine Highway System includes significant capital investments, such as a new ocean-class vessel to replace the 57-year old ferry Tustumena.