Associated capital projects are also taking place that compliment the federal FTA investments. A rail location study has been completed which identifies the specific corridor for a branch line from the Alaska main line in Willow to Port MacKenzie. Additionally, a master planning effort is underway to identify how the port lands should be subdivided and parcels allocated (by industry/use). The Port District has recently been expanded to 8,940 acres (14 sq. miles) in order to provide adequate and market competitive office, commercial and work camp lands. Lastly, the Borough recently received a report prepared by The Cornell Group, an internationally recognized port and transportation development firm, that describes a "road map" for the port's continued development. The Borough has taken the report under advisement and will implement the key components.

In conclusion, the Port MacKenzie marine port and industrial complex remains the Borough's key economic development project. The Borough continues to work with business firms located at the port in their efforts to expand and is working to locate additional firms, such as VECO, at the port. Efforts are also underway to implement the Phase II efforts that will make the facility economically competitive throughout the regional and world markets. Funding provided by Senator Stevens, Congressman Young, and Senator Green are the primary reasons this opportunity is becoming a reality. The new funding allocations are critical to the port's continued development and will be immediately utilized. The Borough is working with other major landowners in the port district, specifically CIRI and the University of Alaska, to broaden marketing and development efforts. Additional commodities such as sand, gravel, and coal will soon come on line as new exports from Port MacKenzie. Many new jobs have been created as a direct result of Port MacKenzie and these job opportunities will continue to expand as the Port develops. The businesses located at the Port will contribute significantly to economic development throughout the Matanuska-Susitna Borough and will provide alternative revenue to the Borough’s General Fund.