Posted on February 15, 2018
By Franco Fino, The Rye City Review
After receiving approval from the state Department of Environmental Conservation, DEC, to begin sediment sampling around Rye’s Boat Basin, the city is moving closer to preparing a proposal to dredge the marina.
On Feb. 8, the city began the sampling, which will be used to help determine the total volume of sediment to be dredged and removed.
Dredging is typically used to excavate shallow seas or freshwater areas to rid them of broken down material and debris. The technique is used from time to time to keep waterways navigable and creates a clear pathway for boats.
As of press time, there is no estimated cost or logistics for the potential proposal, and the sampling analysis may take up until this fall to complete.
According to City Manager Marcus Serrano, if the city were to dredge the marina, which is located at 650 Milton Road, the project would begin in October 2019, after boating season, and would end some time in February 2020.
Over the last decade, the city of Rye has dredged its marina on several occasions, including most recently in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, one of the most deadly and destructive hurricanes of the 2012 Atlantic hurricane season, and the third costliest in U.S. history, according to the National Hurricane Center.
The municipal Boat Basin, similar to the Rye Golf Club, was established as an enterprise fund, meaning it is responsible for all costs associated with the operation and maintenance of the facility so that it does not require subsidization from city taxpayers.
Source: The Rye City Review
