In recognition of National Infrastructure Week and National Maritime Day, the City & Borough of Juneau Docks & Harbors will host a series of events to highlight recently completed harbor improvement projects. From May 18 to 22, Docks & Harbors will showcase three major harbor projects and a presentation of the 2025 American Society of Civil Engineers Alaska Infrastructure Report Card. 

Event Schedule: 

Monday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. – City & Borough of Juneau Assembly Meeting
CBJ Mayor Beth Weldon will read a proclamation honoring National Infrastructure Week. 

Tuesday, May 19 at 12 p.m. – Statter Harbor Phase IIID Ribbon Cutting
Docks & Harbors will celebrate the completion of the Statter Harbor Phase IIID project, a $3 million investment funded by the Docks Enterprise Fund. This project celebrates the uplands parking lot with curb, gutter, paving, lighting and landscaping. The ribbon cutting will be followed by a customer appreciation event with complimentary hot dogs, chips, and refreshments. Members of the public are encouraged to attend. 

Wednesday, May 20 (Morning) – Taku Harbor Improvement Ribbon Cutting
Docks & Harbors will travel to Taku Harbor to commemorate the completion of a $1 million improvement project funded through an Alaska Department of Fish & Game Sport Fish Grant, the 1% Sales Tax, and the Harbors Enterprise Fund. The project replaces the approach floats with an elevated catwalk to access shore and the ADNR State Parks managed Tiger Olson cabin. Limited public participation may be available. Contact the Port Director ([email protected]) with inquires.  

Wednesday, May 21 at 12 p.m. – 2025 ASCE Alaska Infrastructure Report Card Briefing
A public briefing will be held in the Assembly Chambers featuring the author of the Alaska Ports & Harbors section of the 2025 ASCE Report Card. The presentation will provide insight into the condition and performance of Alaska’s port and harbor infrastructure and highlight ongoing needs and priorities. 

Friday, May 22 at 12 p.m. – Aurora Harbor Phase IV Ribbon Cutting
The week will conclude with a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Aurora Harbor Phase IV project, an $8 million investment funded by the 1% Sales Tax, Harbors Enterprise Fund, and the Alaska Department of Transportation Municipal Harbor Facility Grant Program. The project completes the recapitalization of Aurora Harbor which started in 2013.  The event will include a customer appreciation gathering with complimentary food and refreshments.  

Friday, May 22 – National Maritime Day
The City & Borough of Juneau Docks & Harbors and the US Navy League – Juneau Council will acknowledge National Maritime Day at the Aurora Harbor Ribbon Cutting event and throughout the day. Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Laura DiBella will be delivering remarks at the ribbon cutting ceremony. This day reflects the gratitude that Americans have for the maritime industry and the benefits it brings to the country. It also recognizes ships and seafarers who have held a special place in the nation’s history. 

In 1933, Congress declared National Maritime Day to commemorate the American steamship Savannah’s voyage from the United States to England, marking the first successful crossing of the Atlantic Ocean with steam propulsion. During World War II more than 250,000 members of the American Merchant Marine served their country, with more than 6,700 giving their lives, hundreds being detained as prisoners of war and more than 800 U.S. merchant ships being sunk or damaged. 

“These projects represent critical investments in Juneau’s working waterfront and recreational boating facilities,” said Port Director Carl Uchytil. “National Infrastructure Week provides an excellent opportunity to recognize the value of maintaining and improving our harbor system for residents, commercial users, and visitors alike.  National Maritime Day is a time-honored tradition that recognizes one of our country’s most important industries.” 

All events are open to the public unless otherwise noted. 

For additional information, please contact the Port Office at 907-586-0282. 

Improvements to Taku Harbor infrastructure will take place from Monday, March 30 to Friday, May 1. Construction will replace the Taku Harbor approach float, which is over 50 years old and is experiencing extreme structural issues, with an elevated catwalk that is safer for public use and requires less maintenance from the City and Borough of Juneau Docks and Harbors. 

During construction, the approach dock to the state-owned Taku Harbor Tiger Olson Cabin will not be accessible. Visitors to the cabin should plan alternative means to get ashore. 

Learn more about Taku Harbor construction at juneau.org/harbors/project-archive/entry/116428. 

For more information about the project, contact CBJ Port Director Matthew Sill at [email protected] or 907-586-0398.  

For more information about cabin access, contact Southeast Alaska Parks and Outdoor Recreation Superintendent Brad Garasky at [email protected] or 907-465-2483. 

The Docks and Harbors Board will hold a special meeting on Thursday, February 5 at 12 p.m. to recommend the City and Borough of Juneau (CBJ) Assembly approve a contract award to dispose and salvage F/V Julie Ann, a vessel secured by Docks and Harbors after it sunk during the winter storm.  

The meeting will be held at the Port Office Conference Room, located at 76 Egan Drive, and over Zoom via the call-in details below:  

Zoom link: juneau.zoom.us/j/84600348003 

Webinar ID: 846 0034 8003

For more information, contact Port Director Carl Uchytil at [email protected] or 907-586-0294.  

This release has been updated with correct webinar information.