Virginia Coastal Program: 2004 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
11.10
Grantee:
Accomack-Northampton Planning District Commission
Project Title:
Willis Wharf Supplies and Quinby Floating Dock
Project Description as Proposed:
This project will purchase supplies for an improved wildlife observation area (in combination with construction through FY 2005 Task 9.2 – Willis Wharf Observation Deck – 306A documentation approved by NOAA on 3-29-07) and construction of an additional canoe and kayak floating dock in Quinby Harbor, midway on the Eastern Shore of Virginia Seaside Water Trail. For this project, the A-NPDC will provide project management, including project permitting, procurement of construction services, construction management, and preparation of project reports.
Purchase of Supplies for Willis Wharf Wildlife Observation Deck (Northampton County): Using $24,013 of this grant, recycled plastic lumber will be purchased for the decking and railings and treated lumber will be used for structural components. $3,500 will be used for the purchase of a Mark I telescope for permanent installation on the deck (see specs on page 4). This scope will allow visitors to view birds and other wildlife and will be both weather-proof and vandal-proof.
Quinby Floating Dock (Accomack County): Using $18,000 of this grant, an access ramp, mooring pilings, and floating dock will be installed at Quinby Harbor to make it easier for paddlers to launch canoes and kayaks as they access the Seaside Water Trail. The A-NPDC will also be responsible for the construction of temporary signage during the construction phases of the project and permanent signage following completion of the project. The site is owned and operated by Accomack County.
Federal Funding:
$54,100.00
Project Contact:
Elaine Meil - emeil@a-npdc.org, 757/ 787-2936
Project Status:
Project Completed
Final Product Received:
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
Purchase of Supplies for Willis Wharf Observation Deck
This project provided for purchase of supplies to construct the Willis Wharf Observation Deck in Northampton County on the seaside of Virginia’s Eastern Shore. (See FY 2005 Task 9.2 for details on the completed deck.) Conventional lumber was purchased for the supporting structures of the deck and recycled plastic lumber was purchased for the flooring and railings of of the deck. In addition, this project provided funds for the purchase of a Binocular/Viewfinder from SeeCoast Manufacturing, Inc. which will be permanently affixed to the deck so the public can get close-up views of the spectacular variety of birds that use this area. Willis Wharf is also the location of a floating dock constructed with CZM funds as part of the Seaside Water Trail (see below).
Construction of Floating Dock at Quinby Harbor
A floating dock was constructed at Quinby Harbor that allows paddlers to more easily get their canoes and kayaks into the water without walking through (and damaging) slippery wetland areas. This floating dock location is the fourth of four built on the seaside of Virginia’s Eastern Shore through the Virginia CZM’s Seaside Heritage Program. These floating docks are a key part of the program’s Seaside Water Trail (see http://www.deq.virginia.gov/coastal/seasidewatertrail/homepage.html ).
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
