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West Haven wins $152,900 SHIP planning grant for April Street boat ramp
Summary
The city received a $152,900 Small Harbor Improvement Projects (SHIP) planning grant to design and permit renovations at April Street, including surveys and borings; staff said conceptual design is due in January and permitting is expected through May 2026, with funding for construction to be sought later.
West Haven officials told the City Council they have been awarded a $152,900 planning grant from the Connecticut Port Authority’s Small Harbor Improvement Program (SHIP) to plan, design and permit renovations at the April Street boat ramp.
Mark Payne, who consults on maritime projects, said the project will begin with borings and topographic/bathymetric surveys and sediment sampling in…
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