City officials have approved an amendment to the FY2024 Seaport Economic Council grant for $1,199,660 to advance the Washington Landing Boat Launch Facility Restoration and Revitalization Project. The amendment increases funding with a 20% local match required. The project components include a new boat ramp, landside boardwalk, docking facilities, and parking improvements to enhance river access and maritime operations.
The City of Amesbury is authorized to accept and expend an amendment to the FY2024 Massachusetts Seaport Economic Council grant for the Washington Landing Boat Launch Facility Restoration and Revitalization Project. The amendment adds $1,199,660 to the existing grant, bringing attention to funding shortfalls and scheduling challenges identified during design and engineering. A 20% local match is required. The funded project preserves the core goal of improving public access to the Merrimack River and strengthening boating infrastructure, with four primary capital components: replacement of the boat ramp with stormwater improvements, a landside boardwalk for a harbormaster office, a gangway and 100-foot transient docking facility, and parking area enhancements for boaters and water-dependent users.