Magone Marine Service crews install new outfall lines that carry treated seafood processing water into Unalaska Bay, at a location off Airport Beach Road. - Courtesy Photo, Jim Paulin

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UniSea's routine work on a large scale

June 27th 1:36 pm | Jim Paulin Print this article   Email this article   Create a Shortlink for this article

The big construction project at a major intersection in Unalaska was described as routine maintenance, though on a large scale, by a spokesman for the seafood company whose outfall pipes were replaced.

Tall cranes on land and on boats in the water were a regular sight throughout the spring at the "S curves" location at the intersection of Gilman Road and Airport Beach Road.

UniSea spokesman Chris Plaisance said the wastewater discharge pipes were replaced for the first time starting in April, after more than 30 years of service. The project's estimated cost is $350,000, "part of UniSea's commitment to responsible stewardship of the environment and compliance with government regulations" he said. Plaisance is based at corporate headquarters in Redmond, Wash, where in addition to his primary duties as head of the human resources department, he also handles public relations.

The construction contractor was Magone Marine of Unalaska, and company owner Dan Magone said the project was sufficiently completed in time for the busy fish processing season. Magone said on June 20 that the project was very close to completion. The work boat Redeemer was among the members of the Magone fleet on the scene.

UniSea is the biggest seafood processor in Unalaska, hiring hundreds of workers from around the world to process pollock, cod, halibut, crab and other seafood.

 


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