The U.S. Department of Commerce awarded a $1.9 million grant to the Port of Stockton for critical infrastructure upgrades to support regional economic growth.

Richard Aschieris, director of the Port of Stockton, welcomed the award and noted it was one of nearly $6 million in grants his agency had won to help improve Navy Drive and access to the port’s Rough and Ready Island.

Aschieris said the package included the San Joaquin Council of Governments pledging $2 million and U.S. Department of Homeland Security just under $2 million to the improvements.

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