U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan recently visited Michigan City Harbor, Indiana Dunes National Park and Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor.
Mrvan joined Col. Kenneth Rockwell, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Chicago District; Jason Taylor, Indiana Dunes National Park superintendent; and Ryan McCoy, Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor port director, in a tour of projects across the Region.
“Our visit with Rep. Frank Mrvan provided an important opportunity to showcase the ongoing work at Michigan City Harbor, the Indiana Shoreline at Indiana Dunes National Park and Burns Harbor,” Rockwell said in a press release. “These projects are critical to protecting and enhancing the communities in Northwest Indiana.”
Taylor added that he appreciated the chance to highlight the park’s natural resources with Mrvan and strengthen the park’s partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
“Rep. Mrvan’s support for Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor at the federal level is vital to the ongoing expansion of port infrastructure that will increase our role in global trade and create more high-paying jobs for Northwest Indiana,” McCoy said.
With Mrvan’s endorsement, Ports of Indiana has applied for about $30 million in federal grants in addition to the $77 million in infrastructure investments taking place now.
“This unprecedented level of investment will dramatically increase port business growth and regional economic development,” McCoy said.
Mrvan has helped secure $11.7 million for the Michigan City Harbor, $6.6 milion for improvements within the Indiana Dunes National Park and $5.5 million for the Ports of Indiana – Burns Harbor during his time in Congress.
“I look forward to continuing to collaborate with federal, state and local partners to bring federal dollars back to our communities that enhance our economic infrastructure and create more good-paying job opportunities for everyone,” Mrvan said.
