Dock Replacement Transforms Face of Menemsha Harbor
Workers arrived Jan. 2 to begin dismantling old Menemsha docks and replace them with new ones.
Workers arrived Jan. 2 to begin dismantling old Menemsha docks and replace them with new ones.
Old dock pilings were temporarily deposited in the parking lot adjacent to the Menemsha beach.
Old dock pilings were temporarily deposited in the parking lot adjacent to the Menemsha beach.
Work began on Jan. 2. All the pilings must be in the water by Jan. 15.
Work began on Jan. 2. All the pilings must be in the water by Jan. 15.
Old pilings, now heaped in a trash pile.
Old pilings, now heaped in a trash pile.
Many pilings are already in but still need to be evened out in height.
Many pilings are already in but still need to be evened out in height.
The wooden railing that once stood along the old dock is now at home in Menemsha Texaco owner Marshall Carroll's barn; some of the planks have been turned into signs with Menemsha carved into the boards.
The wooden railing that once stood along the old dock is now at home in Menemsha Texaco owner Marshall Carroll's barn; some of the planks have been turned into signs with Menemsha carved into the boards.
Heavy machinery against a peaceful backdrop.
Heavy machinery against a peaceful backdrop.
Construction is being done by Atlantic Support Installations; the docks were purchased from Bellingham Marine.
Construction is being done by Atlantic Support Installations; the docks were purchased from Bellingham Marine.
The yacht dock, also known as the transient dock, will have a fixed wooden pier for the first 60 feet and the floating concrete docks surfaced with wooden planks for the remaining 80 feet.
The yacht dock, also known as the transient dock, will have a fixed wooden pier for the first 60 feet and the floating concrete docks surfaced with wooden planks for the remaining 80 feet.
Workers have been on site every day, including Saturday and Sunday, and will remain there until the project is completed.
Workers have been on site every day, including Saturday and Sunday, and will remain there until the project is completed.
Out with the old, in with the new concrete section of the transient dock.
Out with the old, in with the new concrete section of the transient dock.
Two pieces of dock connected for easier transport made difficult, precarious work when it came time to install them.
Two pieces of dock connected for easier transport made difficult, precarious work when it came time to install them.
Twenty-four thousand pounds of concrete was brought to Menemsha harbor on Wednesday morning, part of a vast harbor improvement plan that includes a new 40-foot fixed wooden fuel dock and new access ramps for people with handicaps. The yacht dock, also known as the transient dock, will have a fixed wooden pier for the first 60 feet and the floating concrete docks surfaced with wooden planks for the remaining 80 feet.
The project is funded by a $629,000 grant form the Massachusetts Seaport Advisory Council, which was awarded last spring for repairs stemming from the July 2010 Menemsha boathouse fire.