Alabo Street Wharf Overview
July 17, 2025

Statement Re: Equipment Delivery and Pre-Construction Work at Alabo Street Wharf

In the continued spirit of transparency, Sunrise Foods would like to inform the community of two key activities scheduled at the Alabo Street Wharf as part of ongoing site preparation. Neither of these activities mark the start of operations.

1. Equipment Delivery: A scheduled equipment delivery will take place within the next week. The delivery will include:

  • 2 trailers
  • 1 40-ton crane
  • 1 15,000-lb forklift
  • 1 36,000-lb forklift

Offloading is expected to begin between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM and take approximately 2–3 hours. Six crew members will be on-site to support the delivery, including four operators/drivers and two flagmen.

2. Interior Pre-Construction Work: Work inside the Alabo Street Wharf warehouse will begin in the coming weeks as Sunrise Foods initiates the first phase of interior pre-construction in anticipation of operations beginning this fall. This early-stage activity is focused on preparing the facility for future operational needs and is expected to take approximately four to six weeks to complete. Work is planned to take place Monday through Friday, between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM.

The scope of this initial work includes:

  • Demolition and removal of two comfort stations located inside the existing warehouse
  • Modifications to the existing fire suppression system
  • Repairs to the building envelope
  • Interior electrical and lighting improvements
  • Concrete repair in select areas

This phase is limited to interior improvements but will involve a moderate level of construction activity. During this time, the estimated number of workers on-site will range between 15 and 20. Daily truck traffic will be moderate—primarily related to mobilization, equipment delivery, and removal of construction debris.

During this work some noise should be expected, including sounds from manlifts, small generators, air compressors, and pickup/drop-off of dumpsters. The work will be confined to the interior of the warehouse, however standard equipment such as forklifts, pressure washers, and small cranes will be used and may be visible.

This is the first of several construction phases that will prepare the site for operations later this year. We look forward to working closely with the Port of New Orleans and community stakeholders to ensure a safe and transparent process.

For questions or comments, please contact us at sunrisenola@sunrisefoods.com

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