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36-0138

An act to transfer certain parcels of real property in Subbase to the Virgin Islands Port Authority for the Crown Bay District Redevelopment Project

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill transfers Subbase property parcels to Virgin Islands Port Authority to enable Crown Bay District waterfront redevelopment and economic revitalization.

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Bill Summary · 36-0138

Legislative bill overview

Bill 36-0138 authorizes the transfer of specific real property parcels located in Subbase to the Virgin Islands Port Authority to facilitate the Crown Bay District Redevelopment Project. The bill enables the Port Authority to acquire and develop these lands as part of a broader waterfront revitalization initiative in the Crown Bay area.

Why is this important

This transfer could unlock economic development and infrastructure improvements in Crown Bay, a strategically important maritime and commercial zone. The redevelopment project may generate employment, increase tax revenue, and modernize port facilities, though success depends on effective project implementation and community benefit.

Potential points of contention

  • Land use and community impact: Local residents and businesses may have concerns about displacement, gentrification, or changes to neighborhood character during redevelopment
  • Port Authority capacity: Questions about whether the Port Authority has adequate funding, management expertise, and operational capacity to execute a major redevelopment project successfully
  • Environmental and maritime considerations: Potential impacts on marine ecosystems, waterfront access rights, and environmental remediation of Subbase properties, which may have industrial legacies

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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