Upgrading the 150-ton boatlift at Wrangell’s boat yard is among a number of port projects set for the next several years. This year, the first phase of a repaving project at the boat yard will occur, as well as a project to improve the city dock. In future years, the boatlift will be replaced by a larger, 250-ton lift.
A number of port projects set for spring and summer in Wrangell may affect boat traffic and available outdoor space, and Port Harbormaster Greg Meissner wants to notify the public of the changes.
Two of the projects will occur at Wrangell’s boat yard. Approximately 35 to 40 percent of the yard will be resurfaced this year, replacing decades-old concrete, Meissner said.
He hopes the project will begin in May, and plans to have the boat yard functioning throughout the paving process.
However, operations will be affected when paving crews move in front of the boatlift, Meissner said.
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