Marina Dock Age

A waiting list for boats 36 feet and longer has led developer Port Ludlow Associates to propose the addition of a new dock with 66 slips at Port Ludlow Marina in Port Ludlow, Wash. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers now has an application and sought public comments until the end of May, according to a May 24 Peninsula Daily News report.

“The community continues to grow, and [even] with the slowdown in the economy, the waiting list remains,” said Kori Ward, marina manager. She also said with the sluggish economy, the waiting list has shrunk to a year-and-a-half wait, compared to a three-year wait five years ago.

The marina expansion proposal calls for extending a new F Dock from the west half of the marina, expanding the current 280-slip marina. Slips for boats up to 60 feet long would be added. The project would also include adding wheelchair ramps, replacing the kayak floats, fuel dock, and dinghy and seaplane floats. About 60 pilings will have to be driven for the project.

The project could cost between $2 million and $4 million, according to Miriam Villiard, Port Ludlow Associates marina project lead.

The plans were developed to reduce the shade created over shallow waters in the marina, which benefits salmon habitat. New and replaced structures would also be grated to allow light to reach the water.

Work would be conducted during the state Department of Fish and Wildlife window for salmon migration July 16 to Feb. 15, but only after securing the Corps permit. Villiard said the developer will also need a shoreline permit from the Jefferson County Department of Community Development.