Carr's Wharf - Pier Construction Notice
Starting Wednesday, October 9, pier repair construction will begin for six business days. The pier will remain open to the public.
Active Projects
Project Description
This project is to make the pier ADA accessible, add ADA-accessible parking, evaluate and repair the bulkheads needed and provide related stormwater management improvements.
Project Consultants
BayLand Consultants and Designers, Inc.
Project Status
In Design (60% Design Development)
Project Updates
As a result of the August 17, 2023 public meeting the County Departments reviewed the need for the additional widening of the access road and the turnaround to ensure operational compliance with all Code requirements. Should the pier at Carrs Wharf not be used for docking any boats and that the use of the soft launch be limited to only canoes, kayaks and other cartop watercraft, the Fire Department will not require that the planned wider roadway, turnaround area, and other fire protection measures be constructed. The Department of Recreation and Parks (DRP) is adjusting certain operational procedures to ensure compliance with the Fire Department's directives. For that reason, the portions of the project related to the additional widening and turnaround improvements at the wharf have been suspended. However, the County does plan on continuing to improve ADA parking and access at the park and to investigate concerns about the condition of the bulkhead on the Rhode River. The Department will continue to engage the local community to address operational issues.
The Departments of Recreation & Parks and Public Works held a Virtual Public Meeting on June 20, 2024 at 6:00 PM to review the revised plans for providing accessible parking and road improvements and to discuss operational changes and interim site improvements.
2024-06-20 - Public Meeting
2022-08-17 - Public Meeting
2022-08-17 - Public Meeting to review design
Recreation and Parks held a Public Meeting on August 17, 2023 to present the 30% Schematic Design and receive input from the community. Information from that meeting is linked below.