Funds under this grant award will be used to expand transient vessel infrastructure at fort mcallister marina in richmond hill, georgia

The U.S. Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded the Georgia Department of Natural Resources a Project Grant of $330,560 under the Sportfishing and Boating Safety Act (CFDA 15.622) on October 1, 2025, to expand transient vessel infrastructure at Fort McAllister Marina in Richmond Hill, Georgia. The grant funds improvements to accommodate recreational vessels 26 feet or greater in length, including a 200-foot extension of the marina's C Dock, installation of utility pedestals, and electrical infrastructure upgrades to support new transient boat slips.

Fort McAllister Marina, strategically located on the Ogeechee River approximately 5 miles from the Intracoastal Waterway, serves as a full-service public-access facility offering transient boaters proximity to retail services and amenities including a courtesy vehicle program. The project is scheduled for completion by September 30, 2028, and aligns with the Boating Infrastructure Grants program's objective to provide public recreational boating facilities for transient vessels staying up to 15 days.

Improvements include extending the marina's c dock 200 feet, adding utility pedestals, and upgrading electrical infrastructure to accommodate transient vessels in the new slips fort mcallister marina is located on the ogeechee river, approximately ? Mile from fort mcallister state park and 5 miles from the intracoastal waterway (ICW). Fort mcallister marina is a full-service marina and a perfect destination for transient vessels due in part to IT's close proximity to grocery stores, hardware stores, and pharmacies. In addition, the marina offers a courtesy vehicle for visiting transients boaters.