Funds under this grant award will be used to develop transient boater infrastructure at midway marina, north carolina, including:1. Replace docks with fixed timber docks.2. Replace timber bulkheads…

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Fish and Wildlife Service has awarded a $3,101,813 Project Grant under the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act (CFDA 15.622) program to the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) to develop transient boater infrastructure at Midway Marina in North Carolina. The grant funds will be used to: 1) replace docks with fixed timber docks, 2) replace timber bulkheads with composite sheeting and backfill to stabilize and protect the shoreline, 3) replace aged utilities with new shore power, potable water, WiFi, and fire suppression systems, 4) provide ADA-compliant access to the marina improvements, 5) increase the total amount of available transient-dedicated dockage, and 6) provide boaters with access to renovated upland motel accommodations, event space, showers, restrooms, and laundry facilities. The grant award is effective from July 1, 2024 through the ultimate completion date of June 30, 2027.

Funds under this grant award will be used to develop transient boater infrastructure at midway marina, north carolina, including:1. Replace docks with fixed timber docks.2. Replace timber bulkheads with composite sheeting and backfill to stabilize and protect the shoreline.3. Replace aged utilities with new shore power, potable water, wifi, fire suppression.4. Provide ADA-compliant access to marina improvements.5. Increase total amount of available transient-dedicated dockage.6. Prove boaters with access to the renovated upland motel accommodations, event space, showers, restrooms, and laundry facilities.