Port of Tillamook Bay

FEMA Project Requests

Following the storm of 2007, which destroyed portions of the Port of Tillamook Bay Railroad, the Federal Emergency Management Agency authorized the allocation of up to $44.4 million toward POTB recovery. It was determined that rebuilding the rail bed in the Salmonberry Canyon would not be cost effective. Therefore, the Port of Tillamook Bay has developed a list of potential alternate projects to develop other Port assets to enhance their value and utility to the community and mitigate the loss of the rail business.

Below is a list of alternate improvement and new construction projects the Port has proposed to FEMA for funding in an effort to promote job creation and economic development. These proposals total approximately $65.2 million.

The Port must follow the public contracting process for all projects. No project has been awarded at this time. We suggest you bookmark this page and check back for future updates.

For further information, contact Project Coordinator Aaron Palter by e-mail or by telephone at (503) 842-2413, Ext. 116. 

Infrastructure Development or Improvement

• Hooley Digester
• Industrial Park Buildings
• Railroad Rights-of-way
• Roads
• Sewer Lagoon
• Septage Receiving
• Utilities

New Construction

• Airport Business Park
• Airport Fixed-Base Operator (FBO)
• Airport Hangars
• Airport Transfer Depot
• Grain/Lumber Transload Facility
• Industrial Business Park
• Truck Storage Facility
• Warehouses (for lease)