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Director updates board on breakwater, berth works, dredging and grant applications
Summary
The port director reported on multiple ongoing and planned projects: a floating breakwater expected mid‑July, vessel disposal completed, berth‑three bid withdrawal and rebid plans, a MARAD electrification grant submission, foundation poured for berth 1–2 prefabricated building, Mountain Point redesign submitted for federal grant and dredging planning for Bar Harbor North.
At the June 9 meeting the director reviewed operations and capital projects ongoing at the port and harbor.
Key updates included: Knutson and Mountain Point boat launch work remains in a holding pattern; temporary harbormasters are covering evening shifts for the summer season. Staff said a floating breakwater for Bar Harbor North is on schedule to arrive and be installed toward mid‑July. The director reported a recent vessel disposal was completed with assistance from public works and harbormasters; staff described the removal and transport of the derelict vessel to a landfill.
On capital upgrades, the director said a potential bidder for berth‑three dolphin upgrades withdrew and staff expect to reissue the work for bid; foundations for a prefabricated safety and security building for berths 1–2 have been poured and the building is expected to be placed before next cruise season. Staff said they submitted a port electrification grant application to the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) and have filed a Mountain Point float redesign for consideration under a federal grant program. Mr. Wilson (mentioned in the record) will begin preliminary work on a dredging plan for Bar Harbor North, including permitting discussions.
No formal procurement actions or contract awards were recorded at the meeting; the director reported staff will continue to plan, seek grant funding and rebid where necessary.
