Final election results showed just over 60% of registered voters were against the idea. But plans for a new cruise ship dock on Douglas Island are complicating things.
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Goldbelt, Royal Caribbean announce new cruise ship port plans on Douglas Island
Along with the port, the companies hope to develop employee housing, floatplane and whale watching docks, helicopter pads and recreate a Lingít village for passengers to visit, among other business opportunities.
Juneau activists make case for “Ship-Free Saturdays” as opposition campaign grows
The forum on Wednesday follows another forum last week where representatives of a group opposed to the proposition shared why they think it’s bad for Juneau.
Local businesses make their case against Juneau’s “Ship-Free Saturday” ballot proposition
The Greater Juneau Chamber of Commerce hosted a forum where members of the group Protect Juneau’s Future shared why they believe the proposition is bad for the local economy.
Royal Caribbean, Goldbelt launch downtown public Wi-Fi program during tourism season
The connection is free and open to the public, meaning locals and tourists can use it.
Under new agreement, Juneau would have until 2028 to open Eaglecrest gondola
The new agreement pushes back the deadline for opening the gondola by a year, setting it at May 31, 2028. If it doesn’t open by then, Goldbelt can back out.
Plans move forward for Goldbelt investing $10M in Eaglecrest’s gondola project
Under a revenue-sharing agreement, Goldbelt would contribute $10 million to the project and would get between 10-25% of gondola revenue.
Feds OK concept for new ferry terminal at the end of Juneau’s road
A Federal Highway Administration spokesperson says that the ferry terminal project is only “illustrative” at this point and is not yet eligible for federal funding.
Shipping a gondola system from Austria to Juneau will cost more than double the initial estimate
The gondola system weighs several hundred tons and will take more than 25 truckloads to get to Eaglecrest.
Alaska seeks private operators to fill gaps in winter ferry schedule
The state of Alaska is looking to the private sector to offer ferry service between Juneau and four Southeast villages facing months-long gaps this winter from January to March.