Wrangell's Industry Transformation & Economic Revival
Project Summary
The City and Borough of Wrangell (CBW) is pursuing funding through the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) Disaster Supplemental – Industry Transformation program to advance a coordinated portfolio of infrastructure investments that strengthen economic recovery resilience, improve industrial competitiveness, and unlock private-sector investment.
“Wrangell's Economic Revival: Anchoring the Future, Empowering the Region” portfolio consists of three complementary infrastructure projects. Each addresses a distinct economic need while collectively reducing risk, improving reliability, and increasing confidence for private investment in Wrangell.
Project Components
The three main project components are:
- Deep Water Port Redevelopment
- Waterfront Expansion & Marine Infrastructure Improvements
- Water Resiliency (Flume Replacement) Improvements
Economic Recovery Resilience & Private Investment Enablement
Together, these projects:
- Improve freight, utility, and marine reliability following disaster-related disruptions
- Reduce infrastructure barriers that currently limit private investment
- Support job creation, workforce stability, and industry diversification
- Provide the certainty and capacity needed for long-term private-sector growth
CBW’s public investments are designed to leverage significant private capital, including private construction, equipment investment, operational expansion, and long-term tenancy. The Borough is coordinating closely with prospective investors and beneficiaries to align public infrastructure delivery with private implementation timelines.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
For questions on the program, contact:
Kate Thomas – Economic Development Director
(907) 874-2381 | kthomas@wrangell.com
