Ainger Creek Boat Ramp Replacement

Project Description

This project will improve the overall experience for boaters and visitors by enhancing traffic flow, expanding parking efficiency, and adding new amenities. A pre-manufactured restroom facility will be installed to provide greater convenience for users, and the boat ramp will be relocated to help reduce loading and unloading wait times. Together, these improvements will create a safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable waterfront experience for the community.

Project Location

Project Impacts

During construction all park amenities will be closed.

Latest Updates

The final notes from all Stakeholders are being included into the Design Document.  Solar lighting is a vital component of this project.  It has been years since we last analyzed solar lighting equipment and, as you can imagine, many new and improved options exist.  Community Services has thoroughly analyzed available equipment and chosen their preferred standard.  Incorporating the technical specifications for this new equipment has set back completion of our final Design Document by a few weeks.  However, the time is well spent to ensure the best possible lighting for all users of the Ainger Creek boat ramp.  We anticipate completion of the final Design Document by late April.

The next step will step will then be to write and advertise the Request for Bid.

Highlights of this project will include:

• A new restroom building to replace the current portable facility,
• Living seawall panels that will provide structure for mollusks and othe creatures to settle on and grow enhancing the water quality of the estuary,
• Expanded parking for vehicles and trailers,
• Dredged channels to allow safer passage for vessels and reduce the chance of grounding. 

Check back next month to monitor progress.

Budget

Boating Improvement Funds

Possible West Coast Inland Navigation Grant  - 2024

Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - 2024

Schedule

Supporting Materials

• Master Plan
• Permit Plan