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New security fence designed to improve security of municipal dock, allow cruise ships to make stops in Ogdensburg

Posted 8/10/16

OGDENSBURG -- Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell recently made a recent stop in Ogdensburg to see the 450 feet of six-foot security fence that was purchased with $10,000 she helped secure for the city. …

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New security fence designed to improve security of municipal dock, allow cruise ships to make stops in Ogdensburg

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OGDENSBURG -- Assemblywoman Addie J. Russell recently made a recent stop in Ogdensburg to see the 450 feet of six-foot security fence that was purchased with $10,000 she helped secure for the city.

The funding was aimed at improving the security of the city's municipal dock, which will allow cruise ships to make stops in Ogdensburg.

"I learned during my stop in Ogdensburg that the city is continuing to make preparations so it can host large vessels with passengers that need to clear customs,” Russell said. “This fencing will not only allow cruise ships to stop in the city, but it also can be used for multiple purposes including security measures for events such as the recently completed Seaway Festival," she said.

She noted the stop at the waterfront near the Dobisky Center also provided her a chance to hear city officials explain their vision for the area's future.

"It's a beautiful spot surrounded by views of the Fort de la Presentation, the international bridge and the waterfront property just across the river in Canada, including Fort Wellington. City officials are continuing to focus on the waterfront property and steps they can take to help grow the city's economy," she said.

The Ogdensburg Bridge and Port Authority assisted in the effort by providing $5,000 to amend the United States Coast Guard's facilities security plan to include the city's municipal dock. OBPA is working help the city expand the Port of Ogdensburg.

"Historically, dating back well over 200 years, the confluence of the Oswegatchie and St. Lawrence rivers played a major role in our nation's trade and national defense. It simply makes sense for the city to continue to work so it can benefit from its strategic location," Russell said.

Assemblywoman Russell said the need to purchase fencing stemmed from an issue last year when a cruise ship that wanted to stop in Ogdensburg did not due to the lack of a secure docking area.