McKinley Marina Upgrade Phase 2
The County is currently finishing up design work for Phase 2 of the McKinley Marina Reconstruction project. Construction of phase one of the three-phase marina redevelopment project was completed in 2020/2021 and consisted primarily of reconstructed public parking areas, a new marina entry drive, new LED lighting, utilities, and enhanced stormwater management utilizing green infrastructure (GI) best management practices including permeable pavers and bio-infiltration basins.
Phase 2 includes GI stormwater management features, and also features reconstructed boat trailer parking areas with additional passenger car parking, a re-constructed boat storage area and related amenities, new LED lighting, new underground fuel tanks and fuel delivery system, a digital payment system for launch fees, and reconstructed concrete boat launch ramps. In addition, the fish cleaning facility will be reconstructed and a new boat washdown area will be added. New pedestrian walkways will be constructed, and existing walkways will be re-paved including a much-needed repaving of the walkway along the Lake Michigan seawall. Other amenities such as landscaping, new fencing, and site furnishings, including benches and bike racks, will also be added.
Construction will most likely take 15 months to complete. During this time, the County plans to keep half of the launch ramps and 50 boat trailer parking stalls open and available to boaters.
Timeline
Funding for construction of phase 2 was approved in the 2022 capital budget.
Proposed Project Construction Schedule
Bidding and Contract Award – February to March 2023
Anticipated Construction Start – April 2023
Substantial Completion of Project – July 2024
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On March 5th my truck and 3 others were broken into.
We all had windows smashed and our vehicles ransacked all this happened. All this happened in broad daylight as we did not launch until after sunrise.
Would like to know what security measures will be put in place as car break-ins are on the rise.
County sheriff's report 23-043485
My next question is, with the limited number of parking spaces at McKinley, are you going to enforce the trailer parking only at the South Shore boat launch there were numerous times last summer when I could not launch there because the lot was full with all the people at the beer garden.
I pay for the use of the launch with my yearly pass and should be able to use it . I am not willing to risk my safety by getting into an argument over a parking space, but you mix the summer heat and alcohol and that is going to be a problem.
I know that sounds negative, but it is the world we live in. I hope it doesn't happen, but it is something to think about.
Thank You for responding so quickly and listing to what I had to say.
Shane Manyen