The Quincy Shipyard on the Quincy/Weymouth border in Massachusetts has some of the same characteristics – but the it is harder to bring a deepwater vessel to that port, the infrastructure there is not as good and changes of ownership have moved it out of the hands of folks naturally inclined to use the property for that purpose.

However, there was a moment back in about 2005 when there was a real chance that the Quincy Shipyard was eyed for investment and reuse for the purpose of building offshore wind technology. However, former MA Governor Mitt Romney, as part of his opposition to Cape Wind, chased away this chance for clean energy and jobs development.

Having done all they can to chase away Cape Wind – and companies that would bring jobs and economic activity while building that project – it is deeply ironic for opponent of Cape Wind to now argue it won’t generate enough jobs in Massachusetts.

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Quonset Staging Area

Background: The FEIS describes the industrial port facility located in Quonset, Rhode Island as the onshore staging area for major construction activity associated with the Proposed Action.
This site was formally known as the U.S. Naval Reservation-Quonset Point. Following the downsizing of the U.S. Naval Reservation-Quonset Point, the site became an industrial and commercial park. The industrial commercial park is approximately 3,150 acres and houses several large businesses. In addition, the site is home to a deep water port with two piers that are capable of servicing large ships.

Additionally, documents show the state attempted to hide Governor Patrick’s direct involvement in negotiations with Cape Wind, and both Governor Patrick and Secretary Bowles were particularly concerned about the ability to gain media attention over the deal, predicting “it would be worldwide news if/when it comes together.”