Annapolis City Dock – Bulkhead and Boardwalk Improvement

City of Annapolis, Maryland

Annapolis City Dock Annapolis, MD

Annapolis City Dock is the heart of the city’s waterfront, a long time focal point of Annapolis tourism and quintessential to local business
Project consisted of the replacement of the entire dock between October 22, 2007, and the 300th anniversary of the Charter of Annapolis on April 15th, 2008
Challenges included the compressed six month schedule, limited land space, tides, storms, and winter construction
Contract had a no time extension clause for any delays
Additional challenge to construction was added by the historic nature of the city of Annapolis
Closures of dock, boardwalk, and Ego Alley, which were necessary during construction, required critical planning with local businesses impacted adversely by closure
12 crews worked two shifts, seven days a week
Installation included 960 LF of steel sheeting bulkhead, 97 50’ HP 14×89 piles, and 15,000 LF of 12” DIA timber piles
Installation included new finger piers along Ego Alley
Installation included new cabling and upgraded electrical network
Construction included removal and construction of boardwalk
Project included reconstruction of Susan Campbell Park, including removal and replacement of 17,000 SF of brick pavers, existing park furniture, water foundations, bollards, hardscaping, and landscaping
Project completed ahead of schedule and at a cost below the engineer’s estimate
Project completed with no recordable or lost time injuries