Port okays design for docks at Boyer Park

Madysen McLain, Gazette Reporter | Jun 27, 20190

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From left to right: Port Commissioner Tom Kammerzell, Port Executive Director Joe Poiré, Port Chief Operating Officer Kara Riebold and Port Communications Director Brenda Stav listen to updates from port commissioners and staff.

Port of Whitman commissioners June 20 approved the final alternative design for the dock replacement project at Boyer Park.

The approved design includes replacing docks one and two and installing a headwalk to connect to other docks. The design would also include a pier that connects to an 80-foot ADA accessible ramp.

The state's Recreational and Conservation Office grant the port intends to seek for the project has a $1 million ceiling. Costs of the option approved last week would be $400,000 more than the other design.

The port received a grant from the Recreational and Conservation Office f...