The Port Authority of Guam has been awarded $2.3 Million in federal security grants to help secure our island’s only commercial sea port.In June of this year the Port applied for consideration in the FY2011 Port Security Grant Program. The agency was notified yesterday that it was awarded $2,392,941, Guam News reports.
“This is great news for the Port and the people of Guam as this money will be used to further strengthen the security of our port and the goods that flow through our docks,” said Governor Eddie Baza Calvo.
The Port will use $867,151 to purchase a 1500 KW Emergency Backup Generator for the Port’s Load Center. Currently the Port’s backup generator is only 500KW. This new generator will enhance the Port’s capability during prolonged periods of time when island power is disrupted.
The remaining $1,525,790 will be used to acquire a Mobile Containerized X-Ray Screening System. The x-ray system will then be turned over to the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency for utilization by customs officers.
Port General Manager said this grant award is the result of hard work by Port employees and the support of the Board and Governor Eddie Baza Calvo.
“This is great news for the Port and the people of Guam as this money will be used to further strengthen the security of our port and the goods that flow through our docks,” said Governor Eddie Baza Calvo.
The Port will use $867,151 to purchase a 1500 KW Emergency Backup Generator for the Port’s Load Center. Currently the Port’s backup generator is only 500KW. This new generator will enhance the Port’s capability during prolonged periods of time when island power is disrupted.
The remaining $1,525,790 will be used to acquire a Mobile Containerized X-Ray Screening System. The x-ray system will then be turned over to the Guam Customs and Quarantine Agency for utilization by customs officers.
Port General Manager said this grant award is the result of hard work by Port employees and the support of the Board and Governor Eddie Baza Calvo.