New York City has announced plans to permanently remove the decommissioned Vernon C. Bain Correctional Center (VCBC) barge from Hunts Point and develop a new marine terminal at the site.
The announcement was made jointly by Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC) President and CEO Andrew Kimball, and Department of Correction Commissioner Lynelle Maginley-Liddie.
The decision fulfils a key recommendation of the city’s “Hunts Point Forward” plan, a long-term strategy to revitalise the South Bronx neighbourhood.
The planned Hunts Point Marine Terminal will act as a freight transfer hub, moving cargo from ships onto barges and ferries for last-mile delivery across New York City. This process is expected to remove around 9,000 truck trips from city streets every month, reducing traffic congestion and road wear.
According to NYCEDC estimates, the facility will support 400 construction jobs, 100 permanent jobs, and generate $3.9 billion in economic impact over the next three
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