Project Update - July 1st

Construction continues at the Marina with several important milestones met in the past couple of weeks. Some of the completed work is clearly visible to those visiting the Marina; some completed work is not so visible, yet equally important.

• New energy-efficient LED light fixtures have been installed in the North Parking Lot.
• The final component of the new bulkhead, permanent ground anchors, were installed and tensioned in areas where the steel sheet pile and concrete pile cap were already in place. (As a reminder, the new bulkhead includes steel sheet pile, concrete pile cap and ground anchors.)
• Dry shed tenant launch pier was partially re-built/attached to new bulkhead. As the launch pier is still in the middle of the construction zone, dry shed tenants will need to contact the Marina Office (206-824-5700) in order to have Marina staff launch/retrieve boats.
• New 36” storm drain line and outfall have been installed. In addition to approximately 180 lineal feet of 36” concrete pipe, two large manholes and a new storm water filter were installed.
• Two new areas of sidewalk were poured in preparation for construction of new security gate houses at M- and N-Docks.
• Additional sections of concrete pile cap were poured. Nearly all steel sheet piles that were previously driven now have a concrete pile cap. (Once the in-water work window opens again on August 1st, the remaining sheet pile will be driven, pile cap poured and anchors installed.)

Beginning next Tuesday, July 6, another important phase of the project begins. A portion of the west dry shed building will be demolished in order to accommodate use of the new travel lift bay. Because this building contains lead-based paint, IMCO General Construction will be extending their construction fencing to further ensure they have a safe perimeter around the demolition area and will be incorporating appropriate demolition practices, personal protective equipment and monitoring specific to working with lead-based paint.

As various phases of work are completed and new ones begun, pedestrian and vehicle access to the dry sheds and Marina Office may change from time to time. Please be aware of signage and temporary construction barriers that have been placed for your safety and for the safety of those performing the work. As always, the project team is appreciative of your patience with construction-related changes and inconveniences.