The Port of Astoria’s Boatyard Master Plan is a comprehensive initiative to enhance and expand our boatyard facilities at Pier 3, aiming to better serve the maritime community and strengthen local economic growth.

Pier 3 is the westernmost of three Port-owned piers on the Columbia River, spanning 16 acres. The boatyard currently offers:

• An 88-ton TraveLift
• Long-term boat and trailer parking
• Upland vessel storage
• Powered short-term vessel project areas
• Equipment rental

In the summer of 2022, the Port completed a Boatyard Expansion Feasibility Study, which confirmed the need for expanded infrastructure at Pier 3. Based on that study, the Port contracted with Maul, Foster & Alongi (MFA) to develop the Boatyard Master Plan with the following vision:

"To develop the best boatyard on the West Coast for small to medium-sized commercial fishing and recreational vessels by providing year-round service facilities, vendor space, and increased lift capacity."

An existing conditions report identified opportunities for growth, confirming that—with the right investments—the Port's Boatyard could attract projects from across the region. The final plan, approved by the Port Commission on July 2, 2024, outlines a refined concept that includes:

• New boat storage and enclosed maintenance buildings
• Expanded workspace and offices
• Additional boat slips for small and large vessels
• A 150-metric-ton lift
• Mixed-use commercial and administrative spaces
• Vendor and industrial buildings
• A more coordinated marketing and service approach

Master Plan Implementation

Update - 10/16/2025

In early June 2025, the Port issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for engineering services related to Phase 1 of the Boatyard expansion, which includes two buildings. One will be a mixed-use industrial and office building to be located on the west side of the pier, and the second will be a similar structure incorporating covered boat stalls to be built in the southern area of the boatyard.

The proposed services include architectural design; geotechnical, civil, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering; and landscape architecture. A notice of rankings was issued on July 31, with a recommendation expected to be presented to the Port Commission in the coming weeks.

The Boatyard expansion will advance in multiple phases, with each step contributing to the full realization of the Master Plan. The Port is actively pursuing grant opportunities to support initial improvements and ongoing development.