Gov. McKee Cuts Ribbon For Modernized Pier At Quonset Port

NORTH KINGSTOWN, RI — Gov. Dan McKee and local officials celebrated the completion of the modernized Pier 2 at Quonset Port in Davisville with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

The $83.1 million expansion and modernization will extend the life of the pier by 50 years and was completed $7 million under budget, state officials said. The project was paid for by a bond approved by Rhode Island voters in 2016, Quonset port users and the Quonset Development Corporation.

By extending Pier 2 by 232 feet, creating a third berthing space and dredging the port to accommodate larger ships, the expansion will allow Davisville to continue its auto import success and prepare for future wind energy projects.

"Quonset’s Port of Davisville is a tangible example of Rhode Island’s economic momentum, and investing in Quonset is investing in good paying Rhode Island jobs," McKee said in a statement. "I’m proud to cut the ribbon at Pier 2, and I’m looking forward to seeing the new $60 million investment my administration secured in this year’s budget to ensure Quonset continues to be an economic driver for the state, positioning us to continue leading the nation in the race for offshore wind."