Prince William Sound
Granite Quarry

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Located directly adjacent to Whittier, the Prince William Sound (PWS) Granite Quarry offers rare, seamless access to deepwater marine transport with immediate connection to the Alaska Railroad and the highway system, creating an Alaska-based supply chain that can serve projects across Southcentral Alaska and beyond.

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Quick Value Proposition

Strategic Location

Adjacent to Whittier with deepwater port access plus rail and highway connectivity.

100+ Years of Supply

Proven reserves of high-quality granite to support large-scale, long-duration infrastructure development.

Marine-Ready Infrastructure

Dock scheduled for completion in 2026, designed to accommodate marine barges for efficient, scalable shipment.

Operational Efficiency

Loading and staging near the quarry, minimizing handling time and supporting cost and schedule certainty.

Fully Permitted, Construction-Ready

Advanced under a U.S. Forest Service Record of Decision with a Finding of No Significant Impact, with required permits in place.

Local, Reliable Materials

Armor stone, rip-rap, and construction aggregates to reduce reliance on imported materials and strengthen Alaska’s supply chain.

Environmental Stewardship

Operated in accordance with Chugach’s Land Management Plan and regulatory requirements, with a strong commitment to habitat protection.

Workforce & Community Impact

Prioritizing local hire and supporting direct and indirect jobs for Chugach shareholders and nearby communities.

Products & Applications

The PWS Granite Quarry supplies locally sourced armor stone, rip-rap, and construction aggregates to meet demanding engineering and construction needs. Detailed rock specifications are available upon request.

Ideal for

  • Coastal and marine works: Shoreline restoration and storm erosion control.
  • Energy and industrial development: Large-scale construction and long-duration projects.
  • Transportation and community infrastructure: Durable materials for long-term performance.

The PWS Granite Quarry is positioned to move material efficiently to where projects demand it. With deepwater access at Whittier and immediate links to rail and highway, Chugach can support reliable delivery across Alaska and potentially into broader Pacific Northwest needs via marine transport.

What this means for buyers

  • Fewer handoffs and simpler routing through a strategically connected port location.
  • Scalable marine shipment capability with dock infrastructure scheduled for completion in 2026.
  • Reduced handling and improved schedule certainty via near-quarry loading and staging.

Chugach is committed to responsible development and long-term stewardship. The quarry advanced under a comprehensive Environmental Assessment and a U.S. Forest Service Record of Decision with a Finding of No Significant Impact, and operations are guided by Chugach’s Land Management Plan and applicable permits and regulations. Habitat protection is treated as a core operating value, reflecting the long-term health of Prince William Sound’s lands and waters and the region’s reliance on subsistence.

More than a material source, the quarry supports economic opportunity and resilience by creating direct and indirect jobs, with local hire prioritized to the maximum extent possible, benefiting Chugach shareholders and nearby communities. Habitat protection is treated as a core operating value, reflecting the long-term health of Prince William Sound’s lands and waters and the region’s reliance on subsistence.

Service Area

From Whittier’s deepwater port, material can be positioned to support projects across Southcentral Alaska,
including key hubs connected by marine, rail, and highway networks.

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