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Port of Argentia – Marquee Newsletter Q2 2024
Port of Argentia Sponsors Elite Sporting Events
Silver Sponsor of NL Summer Games 2024
Port of Argentia is a Silver Sponsor of the upcoming NL Summer Games 2024, being held at Bay Roberts in August.
The summer games feature over 1,600 participants, including 1,300 athletes, ranging in ages from 11-18, representing teams from 10 regions, competing in 9 sporting events.
“The Port is delighted to support all of our Provincial athletes and wish them a wonderful experience at the games as they compete in a friendly environment and showcase their many talents in the various athletic competitions”, says Port Chairperson Genny Picco.
The Port sponsorship extends as sponsor of all Avalon region teams in each sport.
Full event information and game schedules can be found at:
Platinum Sponsor for Placentia Regatta
Port of Argentia is the proud Platinum Sponsor of the Annual Placentia Regatta. The Port sponsorship includes the donation of two complete sets of customized rowing oars.
“We extend best wishes to all participating crews and a special shout out to the Port Senior Ladies Rowing Team”, says Port Chairperson Genny Picco. “Thank you to the organizing committee and the many volunteers whose efforts make the annual local regatta a successful sporting event and a major economic boost to the Placentia area”.
The 61st running of the regatta will feature 46 crews competing in 16 races, in divisions from U12 to Masters. Information on the regatta and rowing club can be found at regattaplacentia.com.
Monopile Feeder Campaign Kicks Off
The outbound feedering campaign to transport offshore wind monopiles for installation at Eastern United States offshore wind projects has commenced and will continue throughout the construction season.
The Port received 40 monopiles since last summer and stored the offshore wind foundations at a specially designed marshalling yard on the former runways at Argentia. Now, heavy transport vessels collect the monopiles and bring them to their destination in support of the energy transition.
Cenovus Reaches Significant Milestone
Cenovus Energy reached a significant milestone recently marking the completion of major construction on the Concrete Gravity Structure (CGS) for the West White Rose project.
The CGS, being constructed in a purpose-built graving dock at Argentia, reached its final height of 145.2 metres after the final concrete pour. In Texas, the final heavy lift was executed, installing the last crane and completing the top-sides structure.
Next, the project team will focus on interior completion and commissioning for both structures before they are towed out and installed in the West White Rose field in offshore Newfoundland and Labrador.
Port of Argentia Community Outreach
Placentia Area Theatre d’Heritage
Port of Argentia is pleased to partner with Placentia Area Theatre d’Heritage (PATH) at a Patron of the Arts sponsorship level.
With 2024 designated by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador as the Year of the Arts, PATH intends to capitalize on this special opportunity to leverage its growing reputation and expand its offerings this season to be recognized as one of the premiere theater destinations in the province.
To achieve this goal, PATH is adding professional actors to its troupe to compliment the many talented semi-professional and emerging artists it employs each season. PATH has added four new high-quality shows to this season, including a return to Castle Hill National Historic Site with The Battle for Terre Neuve play.
For information on this season’s performances, please visit here:
Energy Shave for the Brave
Port of Argentia partnered with the provincial energy industry with a Gold Sponsorship level for the 2024 Energy Shave for the Brave fundraiser in support of Young Adult Cancer Canada (YACC).
Six leaders in the energy industry took part in the 3rd Energy Shave for the Brave at the Sheraton Hotel in St. John’s, NL, raising more than $300,000 in support of YACC.
YACC’s mission is to support young adults living with, through and beyond cancer. To be the connection to peers, bridge out of isolation, and source of inspiration.
More information can be found here:
Ports Receives Green Light for Cooper Cove
Port of Argentia has reached a significant milestone in its Cooper Cove Marine Terminal Expansion Project with the recent announcement by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), that following a review and public consultations, it reached the decision an impact assessment is not required for the project.
IAAC’s decision follows an earlier announcement by the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador to release the Cooper Cove Marine Terminal Expansion Project from environmental assessment, with conditions.
An environmental impact assessment is a process to identify, predict and evaluate the potential environmental effects of a proposed project.
Through a competitive bid process, the Port recently identified qualified bidders for the project and a Request for Proposals (RFP) will be issued soon for the design/build of the new wharf facility.
EDANL Recognizes Port with Award for Economic Development
The Economic Developers Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (EDANL) recognized the winners of the province’s Economic Development Awards of Excellence recently and awarded Port of Argentia in the Best Sector Project category. This award recognizes a sector-based project that has had a major economic development within the province.
EDANL President Kieran Hanley stated, “Newfoundland and Labrador’s Economic Development Awards of Excellence give us an opportunity to recognize those that are making a difference in our province. This year’s Best Sector Project Award is being presented to the Port of Argentia for its achievements towards facilitating the energy transition at a global scale.”
Port of Argentia Grant in Lieu of Taxes to Town of Placentia
Period: 2019 – 2024
Total taxes during period 2019-2024
$4,927,335
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