Virginia Coastal Program: 2002 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY2002 Task 12.09
Grantee:
Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission
Project Title:
Virginia Seaside Heritage Program: Ecotour Access Improvements
Project Description as Proposed:
The project will include construction of improvements to existing public access launch facilities on the Seaside of Virginia's Eastern Shore. The project will provide improved canoe and kayak access to the Eastern Shore of Virginia's Seaside Water Trail, which goes along the 70-mile long shoreline of Virginia's Eastern Shore from Kiptopeke to Chincoteague. The Seaside Water Trail connects Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge and Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge. The project will include preparation of facility specifications, permitting, procurement of construction sevices, facility construction, and project management.
1) Improvement of Seaside Launch Facilities: The A-NPDC will manage the construction of improvements to two public launch facilities along the Seaside Water Trail. Floating docks, mooring pilings, and access ramps will be installed at the two sites to make it easier to launch canoes and kayaks using the Seaside Water Trail. Launch site improvements will be made at East Side Landing in the Town of Chincoteague and at Wachapreague Town Marina in the Town of Wachapreague.
East Side Landing, Town of Chincoteague
As per the attached Site Plan and Drawing, a finger pier, access ramp, floating dock, and mooring pilings will be installed at East Side Landing. The site is owned and operated by the Town of Chincoteague.
Wachapreague Town Marina, Town of Wachapreague
As per the attached Site Plan and Drawing, an access ramp, floating dock, and mooring pilings will be installed at the Wachapreague Town Marina. The site is owned and operated by the Town of Wachapreague.
2) Project Management: The A-NPDC will provide project management, including project permitting, procurement of construction services, construction management, and preparation of project reports.
Federal Funding:
$25,000
Project Contact:
Elaine Meil, 757/787-2936 ext. 114, email@a-npdc.org
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
The A-NPDC managed the construction of improvements to two public launch facilities along the Seaside Water Trail on Virginia's Eastern Shore at East Side Landing in the Town of Chincoteague, and at Wachapreague Town Marina in the Town of Wachapreague. Floating docks, mooring pilings, and access ramps meeting ADA requirements were installed at the two sites to make it easier to launch canoes and kayaks along the Seaside Water Trail.
Signs have been erected identifying the floating docks as sites on the Virginia Seaside Water Trail, and acknowledging NOAA and Virginia CZM Program funding.
Disclaimer: This project summary provides the federal dollars initially awarded to the grantee. Due to underexpenditure or reprogramming of grant funds, this figure may change. For more information on the allocation of coastal grant funds, please contact Laura McKay, Virginia Coastal Program Manager, at 804.698.4323 or email: Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov
A more detailed Scope of Work for this project is available. Please direct your request for a copy to Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov
