Wharf Proposals

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TOWN OF IPSWICH Department of Public Safety

15 Elm Street

IPSWICH, MASSACHUSETTS

01938

Chief Paul A . Nikas (O) – 978-356-4343

Director of Public Safety (F) – 978-356-6625

To: Chairman Nishan Mootafian, Board of SelectmenFrom: Chief Paul A. Nikas, HarbormasterDate: February 29th, 2016

Re: Town Wharf repairs & improvements – Public Access Board plan

Chairman Mootafian and Members of the Board,

Over the past few years, and as funds have allowed, the Harbor Department partnered with the DPW repair the Town Wharf ’s walls as much as possible and make them safe. But the Wharf needssubstantially bigger repairs and improvements that require State funding through the State Departmeof Fish and Game Fishing and Boating, Public Access Board . These substantial repairs and improvemen



rails were desirable for safety and would no doubt be mandated by the Town’s Building Inspector upo

seeking a permit. Finally, during a review of the boat ramp area, Mr. Cameron agreed that the angle was poor but that it may be too extensive of a project for the State to consider at this time.

After the site meeting, Mr. Cameron explained the Public Access Board would arrange for an engineerto assess and do a survey of the Wharf and then design preliminary plans for repairs and improvemenThe attached draft plans are a result of this work. These plans have been forwarded to the DPW,Utilities and Planning for their review and comments.

At this time, Mr. Cameron is seeking input and comments from the public and the Board of Selectmen

on the Wharf ’s draft plan. After this comment period, the Public Access Board will determine a courseof action and pursue the required permits for making improvements and repairing the Wharf. Mr.Cameron noted that obtaining permits for maintenance of existing structures was easier than anenvironmental type work permit. Dredging or removal of any vegetation is much more difficult toobtain permits and he strongly suggested staying away from requesting dredging at this point and to

concentrate on the W harf’s structural decay issues.

With regard to the funding of the project in question, Mr. Cameron stated that all costs would be paidfor by the State, with the possible exception of a specific improvement requested by the Town, notanticipated by the Public Access Board .

Thank You for your attention to this matter.

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SHEET 1 COVER SHEET AND NOTES

SHEET 2 EXISTING SITE PLAN

SHEET 3 PROPOSED WORK PLAN

SHEET 4 PROPOSED SECTIONS AND DETAILS

PROPOSED PUBLIC ACCESS FACILITY IMPROVEMENTSIPSWICH RIVER BOAT RAMP

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