Construction of the new marina in downtown Stockton, California is complete and scheduled to open in November pending the City Council’s approval of an operator’s agreement.
The state-of-the-art marina located along the Stockton Channel features unique design, yacht moorage and space for permanent as well as visiting boaters. Six main piers – three side tie docks and 3 main arms accommodating boats from 50 feet to 80 feet – replace the city’s original marina, which was dilapidated and in needed of an overhaul. Bellingham Marine supplied the docks from their plant in Dixon, California.
A new promenade provides a natural link between the marina and nearby public destinations including a new sports arena and ballpark. Two, side tie docks on the north side of the basin, provide 878 feet of moorage for transient boats and offer easy access for individuals wishing to travel to local sporting events by water. A third transient dock, measuring 520 feet in length and located on the south side of the basin, provides direct access to shopping, local parks, and numerous other attractions including an outdoor amphitheater.
The marina features forty-eight 50’ slips, twelve 60’ slips, and six 80’ slips. Provisions for utilities including potable water, power, cable, and phone service are available at each slip. Potable water and power is available along the side tie docks. Restroom and shower facilities are provided on the south side of the basin.
In addition to modern concrete docks and numerous amenities, a unique fabric roof system installed over the marina’s 50 foot slips adds architectural style and provides shelter. The distinctive roof structure is mounted to the dock’s piling creating a few engineering challenges.
“Bellingham’s expertise in dock engineering and collaborative approach to design helped the project team overcome the challenges presented by the canopy’s stiffened pile system, providing the City of Stockton with the architectural look they wanted for their marina,” said David Mik, Project Manager for Power Engineering Contractors, Inc.
The result is a first class marina, for which the City of Stockton is proud. Believed to be one of California’s largest redevelopment projects, the new marina is part of a dramatic turnaround and revitalization of downtown Stockton, CA.
As the world’s leading marina design/build construction company, Bellingham Marine produces Unifloat saltwater systems, Unideck freshwater systems and Unistack dry storage systems for marinas worldwide.
Bellingham Marine, P.O. Box 8, Bellingham, WA 98227; ph. 360-676-2800, fax. 360-734-2417, email. bmi@bellingham-marine.com
Unifloat, Unideck and Unistack are registered trademarks of Bellingham Marine.
One of Florida’s oldest marinas and largest ethanol free fuel facilities has been upgraded with the addition of a new section of Unifloat® concrete floating dock. The Lauderdale Marina, originally opened in 1948 and located near the famous 17th Street Causeway in Fort Lauderdale, selected Bellingham Marine to provide the unique fueling facility for the first phase of work in upgrading the fuel dock at the marina.
Lauderdale Marina replaced 151 feet of its existing concrete fixed dock with 151 feet of modern Unifloat® concrete floating dock including 36” freeboard for large fuel operations on one side and a heavy duty bumper fender system on the opposite side to accommodate smaller vessels. The existing fuel system was retrofitted while the electrical, fire protection and pumpout systems were upgraded to fit the many users of the facility.
In addition to relocating four of the fuel dispensers, an option for a fifth was designed into the new dock allowing the marina to offer another fueling station in the future. The electrical system was also substantially upgraded with the addition of 100A service for temporary moorage of boats up to 200 feet. Lauderdale’s complete fuel dock measures 350 feet in length and offers 12 dispensers.
The new portion of the fuel dock was built in honor of Bob Cox’s vision for the marina. Bob Cox is the founder of the Lauderdale Marina.
“The new dock is spectacular and our customers are really pleased with it,” remarked Ted Drum, President and CEO of Lauderdale Marina when asked about the new fuel dock.
Situated parallel to the ICW within five minutes from the Port Everglades entrance from the Atlantic, Lauderdale Marina is one of the best known facilities in the South Florida market and is ideally located with easy access for both large and small vessels. The marina is home to the well known 15th Street Fisheries Restaurant as well as a bait and tackle shop, a marina store and service department, and a Boston Whaler and Pursuit boat dealership. Tenants at the marina include: Drum Realty, Homeland Security, First Performance Marine, Tow Boat USA, Muston Group, J. Walter McCrory, and 15th Street Boat Co, which rents new Boston Whalers.
As the world’s leading marina design/build construction company, Bellingham Marine produces Unifloat saltwater systems, Unideck freshwater systems and Unistack dry storage systems for marinas worldwide.
Bellingham Marine, P.O. Box 8, Bellingham, WA 98227; ph. 360-676-2800, fax. 360-734-2417, email. bmi@bellingham-marine.com
Unifloat, Unideck and Unistack are registered trademarks of Bellingham Marine.
Located in the high-profile community of Newport Beach, along California’s southern coast, Balboa Marina announced its grand re-opening on August 1st. The marina, owned and operated by The Irvine Company was originally built in 1964. Following several years of planning, the marina closed its doors in the fall of 2008 and work commenced on the $8 million renovation.
The reconstruction of Balboa Marina included demolition of the existing floating dock structures, dredging, seawall repair, sheet piling installation, landside work and construction of a new dock system including upgraded utilities and accessories. Bellingham Marine was hired by the Irvine Company as the design-build contractor.
The new marina offers state of the art accommodations for boats from 20’ to 60’ in length and four-star service. In addition to the marina’s new 105 double berth slips, side tie space for larger vessels was created.
All utilities, including electrical services and water supply lines, as well as the marina’s fire suppression system were upgraded. A new sewer pumpout system was installed that provides pumpout service at each slip. In addition, cable and phone hook ups were added to the slips.
The entire facility was completely rebuilt – everything from the parking lot, to the seawall railing system, to the marina itself. “We are very pleased with the work that has been done at Balboa Marina and our tenants are thrilled about all the upgrades” said Greg Sinks, Manager of Balboa Marina.
Construction of a 7,800 square foot eelgrass habitat area was created as mitigation for direct and potential eelgrass impacts due to dredging activities associated with the project. The newly configured marina also resulted in an increase of open water space and fewer guide piles. The result is a world class facility that has had a positive impact on the surrounding environment.
As the world’s leading marina design/build construction company, Bellingham Marine produces Unifloat saltwater systems, Unideck freshwater systems and Unistack dry storage systems for marinas worldwide.
Bellingham Marine, P.O. Box 8, Bellingham, WA 98227; ph. 360-676-2800, fax. 360-734-2417, email. bmi@bellingham-marine.com
Unifloat, Unideck and Unistack are registered trademarks of Bellingham Marine.
Bellingham Marine Australia (BMA) recently contributed a little more to the rich history of Australia’s Gold Coast and completed another successful project in the Southport area. Officially opened on Sunday August 23rd, the new floating public access pontoon in Southport was part of the Gold Coast City Council’s major $42 million rejuvenation to the existing Broadwater Parklands at Southport.
BMA was contracted by one of Australia’s leading construction companies “Abigroup”, and the Gold Coast City Council, to design, construct, and install a floating public access pontoon.
Features of the new pontoon include high stability, for public safety, high 600mm freeboard and a structural fixed and hinged gangway system of 63m (206ft) in length. The new gangway consists of 3 fixed gangways and 3 fixed intermediate landings leading to a 20m long hinged gangway, all of which was designed to be aesthetically pleasing, from not only the water and Parklands area, but also from the adjoining luxury high rise apartment towers, dotted throughout the area.
The goal of the council’s $42 million project was to celebrate 150 years of Queensland’s and Southport’s history and to reconnect the Gold Coast’s Southport Business District with the Broadwater harbour.
Long ago, the Pier at Broadwater Parklands was the place to go and was considered by many as the centre of entertainment in Southport, as it had a theatre, which introduced the first films with voice and music to Southport. The Pier also held dances, skating contests and a range of other activities. It had extensive promenades overlooking the water and a free amusement cafe, with games such as indoor golf and bowling. Unfortunately, in 1969 the pier was demolished and with it faded the surrounding festivities.
The revitalized park boasts a new gathering place for the people of Southport to reminisce and build new memories. The opening ceremony was hosted by Queensland Premier Anna Bligh, who arrived by jet boat and stepped safely onto the Bellingham Marine Pontoon.
As Australia’s leading marina design/build construction company, Bellingham Marine Australia produces Unifloat concrete systems, Unideck lightweight systems and Unistack dry storage systems for marinas throughout Australasia.
Public Relations Contact: Bellingham Marine Australia, 22 Sinnamon Road, 17 Mile Rocks, QLD, 4073, Australia; ph. 61-7-3376-6955 fax. 61-7-3376-7955; sales@bellingham-marine.com.au; www.bellingham-marine.com.au
Bellingham Marine announced the final completion of a $1.4 million renovation at Port of Olympia’s Swantown Marina located in Washington State.
Renovation efforts focused on docks G through L. All wood walers, rub boards, hardware, and deficient weldments (tri-frames, et cetera) were replaced. Supplemental flotation was installed to regain original freeboard, and to level fingers and walkways. Utilities were improved, and selected float modules were resurfaced.
John Thompson, Project Manager for the Port of Olympia, states that “some of the finger docks were raised by a good 4 inches as evidenced by the mud line under the woodwork. The docks haven’t looked this good since they were built.”
“Depending on the condition of the docks, comprehensive repairs can be a cost effective way to delay total replacement,” said Bellingham Marine’s Manager of Project Development, Walt Jackson.
For the Port of Olympia, the repairs mean another decade or two of revenue before plans for replacement will have to be revisited.
Swantown Marina has been providing South Sound boaters with convenient moorage and day use access to Puget Sound since 1983. Owned and operated by the Port of Olympia, the marina currently maintains approximately 700 slips ranging in length from 20 feet to 70 plus feet.
As the world’s leading marina design/build construction company, Bellingham Marine produces Unifloat saltwater systems, Unideck freshwater systems and Unistack dry storage systems for marinas worldwide.
Bellingham Marine, P.O. Box 8, Bellingham, WA 98227; ph. 360-676-2800, fax. 360-734-2417, email. bmi@bellingham-marine.com
Unifloat, Unideck and Unistack are registered trademarks of Bellingham Marine.