New Cruise Terminal Set for South Carolina

A crowd of more than two hundred gathered at the old and aging terminal on Cooper River in Charleston, South Carolina to hear the plans for a new cruise passenger terminal that is much needed to handle the growing cruise industry in the state, provide waterfront access and security and to reflect the State's historic character.

Although there is no budget nor timeline for the new terminal, the president and CEO of south Carolina State Ports, Jim Newsome, said that there is a still a big need for a new terminal to replace the almost 40 year old existing terminal.

Carnival Cruise Lines will make use of Charleston as its homeport for its 2056 passenger Carnival Fantasy beginning next spring. Carnival cruise lines do operate in the existing port but only mostly winter cruises.

Millions of dollars which will be very helpful to the local and state economy is expected from the new terminal which will allow the passengers to embark on cruises from the State anytime of the year.

Mayor Joseph Riley is delighted as it is a great way to expose Charleston to tourists. "Great cities are always evolving, trying to do things better," he said. "We can do better and must do better."

Local residents are invited to participate for the terminal planning and a public meeting with in this month. Cooper Robertson and Partners of New York, is the design firm that is making plans for the terminal project. The same firm has worked on some projects including the Waterfront Park in

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