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Florence Today
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Florence Secures $10M for Barton Riverfront Project
Funds will support new port and wastewater plant for submarine component manufacturing.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:34am
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Barton Riverfront Industrial Park's new port and wastewater facilities will support the manufacturing of high-tech submarine components in Florence, Alabama.Florence TodayThe city of Florence, Alabama has secured $10 million in funding to build a new port and wastewater treatment facility at the Barton Riverfront Industrial Park. This infrastructure will support the construction of submarine components at the industrial park, a major economic development initiative for the region.
Why it matters
The Barton Riverfront project represents a significant investment in Florence's manufacturing capabilities and its position as a hub for the defense industry. The new port and wastewater plant will enable the industrial park to attract more advanced manufacturing tenants and solidify the area's role in the submarine supply chain.
The details
The $10 million in funding will be used to construct a new port facility on the Tennessee River as well as a wastewater treatment plant to serve the Barton Riverfront Industrial Park. This infrastructure is critical to support the planned expansion of submarine component manufacturing at the site, which is expected to bring new high-skilled jobs to the region.
- The funding was secured in April 2026.
The players
Barton Riverfront Industrial Park
An industrial park located in Florence, Alabama that is focused on attracting advanced manufacturing tenants, particularly in the defense and submarine industries.
What’s next
With the funding in place, construction on the new port and wastewater plant is expected to begin later this year, paving the way for further growth and investment at the Barton Riverfront Industrial Park.
The takeaway
This major infrastructure investment demonstrates Florence's commitment to growing its manufacturing base and solidifying its role as a hub for the defense industry supply chain. The new port and wastewater facilities will enable the Barton Riverfront Industrial Park to attract more advanced manufacturing tenants and high-skilled jobs to the region.
