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Western Shipyard Expansion Project

Sector: Seaport • Location: Port Townsend, Washington, United States

Source: Port Townsend Leader

Project
Planned

The Port of Port Townsend is initiating a $5.17 million expansion project at the Western Shipyard, which aims to more than double boatbuilding and aluminum welding jobs by 2030. The project will expand the working boatyard by 6.2 acres, providing space for up to 30 large boats or ships, and is expected to enhance local job opportunities in the maritime trades.

Status
Prospective
Sector
Seaport, Metal, Steel
Location
Port Townsend, Washington, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Port Townsend Leader

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The project “Western Shipyard Expansion Project” is an infrastructure initiative in the Seaport sector, located in Port Townsend, Washington, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Port Townsend Leader.

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2026-07-22

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The Port of Port Townsend is initiating a $5.17 million expansion project at the Western Shipyard, which aims to more than double boatbuilding and aluminum welding jobs by 2030. The project will expand the working boatyard by 6.2 acres, providing space for up to 30 large boats or ships, and is expected to enhance local job opportunities in the maritime trades.

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Maritime

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United States of America (USA)

State

Washington

City

Port Townsend

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Port Townsend Leader

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Sector

Seaport, Metal, Steel

Article published date

2025-02-28

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