St. John’s Port Authority Installs New Electrical Distribution System

August 31, 2006

(St. John’s, NL)  The St. John's Port Authority (SJPA) is pleased to announce completion of its new $120,000.00 electrical distribution system at Piers 6 and 7 in the Port of St. John’s.

“Installation of an accessible shore-based power system is a prime example of the SJPA’s ongoing commitment to improve port facilities for the benefit of port users,” said Sean Hanrahan, President & CEO of the SJPA.   “Small commercial users such as fishing vessels, tour boat operators, and pleasure craft can now access an environmentally-preferred power source, as opposed to utilizing on-board generators while in port”.

The new system is capable of providing up to 28 users with simultaneous access to either 125volt/30amp or 240 volt/50 amp electrical power.  The service will complement the existing seasonal fresh water supply toward the goal of “full amenities” at Piers 6 and 7.

The St. John’s Port Authority is a financially self-sufficient Federal agency deriving all revenues solely from operations, and reinvesting all earnings into Port infrastructure and operations.  As a result of the Authority’s effective stewardship of the Port’s infrastructure, and the invaluable endeavours of the Port community, the Port of St. John’s has an estimated economic impact on the province of $278-million per annum, with an associated 3,157 direct and indirect jobs.

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For further information contact:
Sean Hanrahan, LL.B.,
President & CEO
St. John’s Port Authority
Telephone:  (709) 738-4780
Facsimile:  (709) 738-4784
E-mail:  info@sjpa.com