Gov. Nathan Deal said Wednesday he will request an additional $35 million from the General Assembly to deepen the Savannah River and harbor.

Legislators have already approved spending $231 million in taxpayer money to deepen about 30 miles of the river so larger ships can reach the port. If approved, the $266 million would fulfill the state’s portion of the estimated $652 million needed to complete the massive dredging project.

Congress is on the hook for the remainder of the money.

Deal spoke during a roundtable discussion on the ports sponsored by the Georgia Chamber held at the Westin hotel in Buckhead.

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