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Annapolis council: major site work begins for City Dock Park; Harbour Master building demolition complete
Summary
Council members and the mayor described demolition of the old Harbour Master building and preparatory utility and archaeology work needed before construction of the new City Dock Park can begin.
Mayor Buckley said work has begun in earnest at Annapolis City Dock, where the old Harbour Master building was demolished earlier this month and final approval was received from the Maryland Historic Trust for a new Harbour Master office connected to Burda’s House.
The work, the mayor said, will include removal of 10 utility poles and 16 transformers, widening sidewalks, installing underground utility vaults and realigning storm drains along City Dock and Dock Street as part of preconstruction site work. “All this will make a huge difference in the downtown experience,” Mayor Buckley said.
The mayor told the council the city will install wayfinding signs for boat show visitors and others — including markers for the Harbour Master, dockside restrooms and a Visit Annapolis mobile hub — and that construction fencing will move around the site as contractors carry out archaeology and utility work in different locations. He said the work is essential before the park’s full construction and that fencing will go up in May.
Mayor Buckley framed the project as both resilience and amenity work, saying the new City Dock Park “will not only provide essential flood protection, but it will be a beautiful public space for all.” He asked for patience from residents and visitors while the project proceeds through the city’s schedule.
The council did not take formal action on the park during the special meeting; the remarks were part of the mayor’s regular updates to the council. The mayor also promoted related events around the spring boat show and announced additional downtown wayfinding and visitor services during construction.
Council members did not ask for additional specific schedule dates or funding details during the remarks. The mayor said more details on commissioning week events will be provided at an upcoming meeting.
The project is proceeding under approvals from the Maryland Historic Trust; the mayor said that agency’s requirements have been met for the connection to Burda’s House.
