A grant from the federal government is expected to boost the Port of Palacios’ efforts to update critical infrastructure. The new funding is worth $9.6 million, according a news release. Grant money will be used to repair or replace about 5,600 feet of bulkhead and install approximately 20 vessel-to-shore power stations. Each power station would have the capacity to serve several vessels simultaneously. Port of Palacios Director Victor Martinez says the grant funding will bring more electricity to the site, which means vessels that do not want to use their own generators while ashore can access reliable energy by plugging in to an upgraded power station.