State regulators extend public comment period for proposed Cape Fear River project, aiming to deepen and widen the shipping channel serving the Port of Wilmington. The six-year, $1.35 billion project seeks to deepen the channel from 42 to 47 feet, enhancing Wilmingtons competitiveness with other Southeastern U.S. ports. However, critics raise concerns about environmental impacts, including potential release of forever chemicals like GenX, and question the ports efficiency compared to larger neighbors.
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