WILMINGTON, Del. – At noon on Tuesday, September 18, Governor Carney, the Diamond State Port Corporation and GT USA Wilmington, LLC will finalize the concession agreement to lease and significantly expand the Port of Wilmington. In March, Governor Carney announced the agreement with Gulftainer to lease the Port of Wilmington from the State, construct a new container shipping facility on the Delaware River, and significantly expand jobs at the Port over the next decade.

Under terms of the agreement, Gulftainer’s subsidiary GT USA Wilmington, LLC will make annual royalty payments to the State of Delaware reaching an estimated $13 million over the next decade. The company also plans to invest up to $600 million in the Port over the next nine years, including approximately $410 million for a new container facility at DuPont’s former Edgemoor site, which was acquired by the Diamond State Port Corporation (DSPC) in 2016.

“This historic agreement will result in significant new investment in the Port of Wilmington, which has long been one of Delaware’s most important industrial job centers,” said Governor Carney. “For decades, jobs at the Port have helped stabilize Delaware families and the communities where they live. We look forward to making this agreement official on Tuesday, and I want to thank members of the General Assembly, the Diamond State Port Corporation, Gulftainer, and all of our partners who have helped make this agreement a reality.”

Media planning to attend Tuesday’s signing ceremony must RSVP by Friday, September 14, to Emily.David@delaware.gov. For media who RSVP, we will follow up with additional event details, including directions and parking information.

Concession Agreement Signing – Port of Wilmington

WHAT: Governor Carney, the Diamond State Port Corporation and GT USA Wilmington, LLC will sign a concession agreement for the Port of Wilmington.

WHO:   Governor Carney
Jeff Bullock, Secretary, Delaware Department of State
Rick Geisenberger, Secretary, Delaware Department of Finance
Members of Diamond State Port Corporation
Members of GT USA Wilmington, LLC
Members of the General Assembly
Port of Wilmington Employees
Members of ILA Local 1694

WHEN: Tuesday, September 18, 2018
11 a.m.
 *Media setup will begin at the Port at 11 a.m. The signing ceremony will begin at noon.

WHERE: Port of Wilmington
1 Hausel Road
Wilmington, DE 19801

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(DOVER, Del.—Sept. 12, 2018)—Due to Hurricane-Florence-related cancellations by panelists who would have been traveling from the Carolinas, the program “The First People of the First State: ‘Deciphering American Indian DNA’ ” has been cancelled. The program had been scheduled to take place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018 at The Old State House, located at 25 The Green in Dover, Del. Following is information on the original event:

Saturday, Sept. 15, 2018
CANCELLED: “The First People of the First State: ‘Deciphering American Indian DNA.’ ” Program explores the implications of DNA testing from a Native American perspective. The Old State House, 25 The Green, Dover. Program at 1 p.m. Museum open 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Free admission. 302-744-5054.

The Old State House is administered by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, an agency of the State of Delaware. The division enhances Delaware’s quality of life by preserving the state’s unique historical heritage, fostering community stability and economic vitality and providing educational programs and assistance to the general public on Delaware history and heritage. The division’s diverse array of services includes operation of five museums which are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, administration of the State Historic Preservation Office, conservation of the state’s archaeological and historic-objects collections, operation of a conference center and management of historic properties across the state. Primary funding for division programs and services is provided by annual appropriations from the Delaware General Assembly and grants from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, a federal agency. However, the contents and opinions expressed in the division’s programs and services do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Department of the Interior.

Contact:
Jim Yurasek
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
Phone: 302-739-7787
E-mail: Jim.Yurasek@delaware.gov
Web: http://history.delaware.gov

DOVER – DNREC’s Division of Fish & Wildlife announced today that the Port Mahon Fishing Pier is scheduled to temporarily close starting Sept. 17 to replace all pier decking. The pier will remain closed for the duration of the repairs, with an anticipated completion date in late October, weather permitting.

For project schedule changes or for more information on this project, please check the Division’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/DelawareFishWildlife, or call the DNREC Division of Fish & Wildlife Fisheries Section at 302-739-9914.

Follow the Division of Fish & Wildlife on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/DelawareFishWildlife.

Contact: Joanna Wilson, DNREC Public Affairs, 302-739-9902

Vol. 48 No. 246

(DOVER, Del.—Sept. 11, 2018)—Due to anticipated heavy wind and rainfall, the venues for Lewes, Del.’s Chautauqua, “All Aboard: Delaware and the Railroad,” taking place from Sept. 13 to 15, 2018, have been moved indoors from tents on the grounds of the Zwaanendael Museum and the Lewes History Museum.

With one exception, all programs will now take place at the Margaret H. Rollins Community Center located at 101 Adams Ave., Lewes, Del. Note: Due to a scheduling conflict, the program “Model Railroading Today,” presented by John Hodges, president of the Delaware Seaside Model Railroad Club, will take place from 2:15 to 3 p.m. at the Lewes Public Library, 111 Adams Ave., Lewes.

Admission for all programs is free and open to the public. Go to the following for a complete listing of activities. For additional information, call 302-645-1148.

All Aboard: Delaware and the Railroad” is co-sponsored by the Zwaanendael Museum, the Lewes Historical Society and the Lewes Chamber of Commerce, and is partially funded by a grant from the Delaware Humanities Forum, a state program of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

The Zwaanendael Museum is administered by the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs, an agency of the State of Delaware. The division enhances Delaware’s quality of life by preserving the state’s unique historical heritage, fostering community stability and economic vitality and providing educational programs and assistance to the general public on Delaware history and heritage. The division’s diverse array of services includes operation of five museums which are accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, administration of the State Historic Preservation Office, conservation of the state’s archaeological and historic-objects collections, operation of a conference center and management of historic properties across the state. Primary funding for division programs and services is provided by annual appropriations from the Delaware General Assembly and grants from the National Park Service, Department of the Interior, a federal agency. However, the contents and opinions expressed in the division’s programs and services do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Department of the Interior.

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Contact:
Jim Yurasek
Delaware Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs
Phone: 302-739-7787
E-mail: Jim.Yurasek@delaware.gov
Web: http://history.delaware.gov

Beginning Monday, September 10, two popular DART Beach Bus Routes, 201 and 204, will begin year-round service, operating every 30 minutes, Monday through Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Route 201 provides service from the Lewes Park & Ride lot, along DE Route 1 corridor to Tanger Outlets, Rehoboth Park & Ride and Rehoboth Boardwalk. Route 204 operates between the Lewes Park & Ride and Downtown Lewes, including the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal. Free parking will now be offered at both Lewes Park & Ride and Rehoboth Park & Ride. In addition, the following Sussex County services (Routes 206, 212 and 215) provide Saturday service year-round.

John Sisson, Delaware Transit Corporation CEO stated, “We’re excited to offer the continuation of these services year-round, as well as increased Saturday service in Sussex County. These expansions provide greater access to jobs, shopping and entertainment, as we continue striving to enhance the customer experience.”

From the Rehoboth Park & Ride, riders can connect with Route 215 for Monday through Saturday service along DE Routes 23 and 24 to the Long Neck area, Mountaire Farms and Mid-Sussex Shopping Center in Millsboro. At Millsboro, Flex Route 902 provides a connection to the Georgetown Hub.

At the Lewes Park & Ride connections can be made to the various routes that provide service to Georgetown, Milford and Dover. Route 204 provides Monday through Saturday service to Downtown Lewes and the Cape May-Lewes Ferry Terminal. The Route 206 serves Harbeson and Georgetown. At the Georgetown Hub, connections can be made to the Route 212 for service to Bridgeville, Seaford, Blades, Laurel and Delmar; to Route 303 to Dover; the Flex 901 for local Georgetown service; Flex 902 to Millsboro and Flex 903 for local Seaford service. Route 307 offers rush hour and mid-day service from Lewes to Milford and Dover. In Milford, connections can be made with the Route 210 for local Milford service or to Route 303 for service to Georgetown. In Dover, riders can connect with the local Kent County services or the Intercounty Routes 301 or 302 for service to New Castle County.

The fares are $2 per zone for a one-way trip, $4.20 per zone for a Daily Pass, 7-Day Pass is $18 or 30-Day Pass for $65. Fares are now available for mobile payment with DART Pass, the new mobile fare payment option, and includes a one-way ride, a reduced fare one-way ride (ID required upon boarding), a Daily Pass, and the new 7-Day and 30-Day Passes. All mobile fares are currently valid for one zone only; however, multiple tickets can be used for multi-zone travel. Multi-zone tickets will be available at a later date.

The Delaware Transit Corporation, a subsidiary of the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), operates DART First State. For more information, please visit www.DartFirstState.com or call 1-800-652-DART. Real-Time Bus Information and DART Pass, the new mobile fare payment option, are both available on the free DelDOT App (iOS and Android).