Marina second tenant event will take place on September 27, 2017 from 4pm to 7pm.

Come join us for live music, drinks, snacks, and the fireboat will be here for water display.

Please join us for an informational meeting on the project plans for the Marina Bay Trail, along Marina Boulevard.

GOALS OF THE PROJECT

• Ensure safety for people walking and biking;
• Provide uninterrupted views of the bay;
• Meet parking and loading needs for marina berth holders;
• Enhance the experience along the urban waterfront.

The meeting details:

Where: Fort Mason Firehouse

When: Tuesday, September 30th 2014

Time: 6:00-7:30pm

For more information contact the Project Manager, Mary Hobson at 415.581.2575 or Mary.Hobson@sfgov.org.

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You are cordially invited to join Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Mark Farrell, San Francisco Recreation and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg for the grand opening ceremony of Marina Yacht Harbor West. The event will include a formal ribbon cutting ceremony.

Thursday, July 11, 2013, 11:00 a.m.

Celebration Begins

11:10 a.m.

Welcome Remarks

SF Rec and Park Department General Manager Phil Ginsburg welcomes Mayor Ed Lee, Supervisor Mark Farrell, SF Rec and Park Commission, California Boating and Waterway Department, SF Bay Conservation Commission, San Francisco Harbor Association, St. Francis Yacht Club, Golden Gate Yacht Club, city agencies, and parks advocates.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Mayor Ed Lee leads a ribbon cutting ceremony for the grand opening of Marina Yacht Harbor West

Please RSVP by Thursday, June 27 with Jamie Hopper, SF Rec and Park at 415-831-2742 or Jamie.Hopper@sfgov.org

During the month of October our Contractor performed dredging of the inner basin and the area between the Scott Street mole and the new sheet pile breakwater.  If fair conditions continue, dredging should wrap up the first week of November.  Also in October, the docks along Marina Blvd. (F-dock) were delivered, assembled and installed. The new docks are now covered in fabric to protect them from those pesky birds until they are ready to hand off for occupancy.  Meanwhile at the Kiecon site in Antioch workers have begun fabrication of the floating breakwater.

November we should see fast progress with significant visible changes within the West Harbor.  On-dock utilities, gangways and gates, and dock appurtenances will be installed on F-dock, with a target of handing them off for occupancy toward the end of the month.  After the dredging is concluded, the mains for A-dock (east of the Scott Street Mole) and I Alt-dock (east of the Golden Gate Yacht Club) will be delivered and installed.  Toward the end of the month the large piles to anchor the floating breakwater will be driven and repairs to the north face of the North Jetty will be performed.

The final scope of work to be performed in December and January will include finger installation, dock utilities, gates and gangways and dock appearances for A-dock and I Alt-dock, the pump-out station will be re-installed, the floating breakwater will be delivered and installed, and the landside work will be wrapped up.  By the end of January we should have beneficial use of the entire project area and we can say goodbye to the trailer and staging area.  It is hard to believe that two years could pass so quickly.

Work on the harbor building is running several weeks behind schedule.  The Contractor is now working toward an early May deadline to reopen the office, shower facilities and restrooms.  Other land-side work underway this month include the installation of the new fire water line at the intersection of Marina Blvd. and Scott Street, the construction of the trash enclosure east of the harbor office, and continued work on utility installation on both the north and south sides of the harbor.  Boaters should note that parking stalls in the vicinity of the harbor office may be temporarily unavailable due to utility trenching that will take place over the next several weeks.

Boaters are reminded that during the driving of piles and installation of new docks in the inner-basin, access to vessels moored off the Marina seawall may be restricted due to the presence of construction equipment and silt curtains. Our Contractors will do their best to provide clear passage for vessels entering and exiting the harbor. However, boaters in the inner-basin should expect periodic delays during weekday working hours over the course of the next several months. Whenever possible, we ask that boaters moored in the inner-basin contact the Harbor office prior to scheduling a trip to confirm that the fairways will be clear of construction vessels and equipment. Again, we appreciate your patience.

For your information, this spring a number of capital projects unrelated to the harbor renovation will begin in and around the Marina Green.  You may have noticed that work is already underway at the intersection of Marina Blvd. and Yacht Road. Construction crews are in the processes of modifying the ‘4-corners’ intersection in preparation for of the soon to be completed Doyle Drive bypass.  The Department of Public Works has recently completed the paving and curb-cut installations along Marina Blvd. between Yacht Road and Scott Street  DPW crews will continue to work their way eastward through the end of the month.  Finally, in the coming weeks construction of a new restroom structure on Little Marina Green [along Yacht Road] is scheduled to begin.  The new structure will replace the aging clay-tile roofed structure, housing new restroom facilities and support space for RPD operations [including more space for harbor staff].  The project is funded through the 2008 Clean and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Restroom Replacement Program.

Phase 2 demolition in progress.

The proposed Post-Renovation Berthing Assignment Policy for the Marina West Basin and the proposed new Marina Rules and Regulations have been posted on the sfrecpark website for public review. Also, you will find the Notice of the Public Hearing pertaining to this matter and the Community Feedback Report that encapsulates the community outreach component of this process.

We continue to encourage your participation in this process by joining us at the following upcoming public hearings:

(1)    Recreation & Park Commission’s Operations Committee Meeting on Thursday April 5 at 2:00 p.m. in City Hall Room 416.

(2)    The Recreation & Park Commission Meeting on Thursday April 19^th at 10:00 a.m. in City Hall Room 416.

Phase 2 in-water work will begin with the demolition of all the existing wood docks immediately north and south of the West Mole.  If boat relocation goes smoothly, the Contractor’s barge should pull up and begin working in the area on March 26.  Boaters should be aware that during demolition of docks and pulling of piles in the inner-basin, access to vessels moored off the Marina seawall may be restricted due to the presence of construction equipment and the silt-curtains.  Our Contractors will do their best to provide clear passage for vessels enter and exiting the harbor.  However, boaters in the inner-basin should expect periodic delays during weekday working hours over the course of the next several months.  Whenever possible, we ask that boaters moored in the inner-basin contact the Harbor office prior to scheduling a trip to confirm that the fairways will be clear of construction vessels and equipment.  We appreciate your patience.

First vessel is officially moored to a renovated dock.

February will see much of the same type of work.  Water and utility lines serving the docks east of the Golden Gate Yacht Club is next on the schedule.  Crews will try their best to keep the narrow drive out to the club open to vehicles, but users are asked to be patient and whenever possible park by the trailer and walk when you see equipment performing work.

Some of the more anticipated amenities of the renovation project are starting to appear.  Gangways, dockside transformers, fire hose boxes, dock boxes, pile-caps and gates are arriving on site for installation throughout the month of February.  Electrical pedestals will begin arriving on site in late February and installation will be ongoing into March.  Final float adjustments, system testing, and inspections will begin around March 1.  After sign-off the Harbormaster will begin populating the new docks to make way for Phase 2 construction.

Looking ahead to March, boaters on docks served off the West Mole will be temporarily relocated to make way for demolition and construction of new docks on both the north and south side of the mole.  If all goes as planned, the renovated harbormaster building, with freshly renovated boater showers, will reopen toward the end of the month.

Aerial Photo of Phase I Docks

Continued fair weather has graced the project, allowing the construction team to move ahead quickly with land-side work.   During the month of January, the majority of construction work will be in the area of the West Mole and Scott/Marina intersection.  Crews will begin demolition of the end of the West Mole and continue work on the harbormaster building.  Installation of underground utilities around the intersection of Scott and Marina and the fire-water line on the North Jetty will continue through the month.   Boaters and harbor visitors should expect some minor disruption to vehicle access and parking in these areas.

Thanks to everyone who attended the RPD meeting held on December 7 at the Fort Mason Center.  A follow-up meeting has been scheduled for January 25, 2012, during which Department staff will report back on the results of our study of best practices of marina operations, the feedback we have received from you and other harbor stakeholders, and the policies now being considered as a result of this process.  All boaters and other marina stakeholders are encouraged to attend the follow-up meeting which will be held in the Fort Mason Center’s Fleet Room, beginning at 6:30 pm. Please note that the special email account set up to accept your input [sfmarina.policies@sfgov.org] will be deactivated on Friday, 1/13 in order to insure we have sufficient time to review and consider all the messages received prior to the 1/25 meeting.

Demolition of the West Mole.

Harbormaster Building renovation.

Installation of the north ADA gangway.

November in-water construction activity focused on the installation of the Phase 1 docks.  A permit amendment was granted to extend the in-water work window into the first two weeks of December so that Dutra can wrap up pile driving.  By December 15 we should see the Contractor’s barges leave the harbor, returning in the spring for the start of Phase 2.   With the close of the in-water work window, the dock-side work activities will shift to the installation of the dock-side utilities including the dock lights, water lines and electrical pedestals.

December will see the completion of the landside work on the north jetty.  Utility trenching is almost complete and the new switchgear equipment located just east of the St Francis is now in place.  The new Playground&E transformer will arrive on site in the coming weeks.  Landside work on the south side of the marina will ramp up in December with the renovation of the Harbor Office and work on the West Mole.  The harbor office, restrooms and boater showers were closed on November 28 and the harbor staff was relocated to the CM trailer located at the foot of Scott Street.  The work on the building will continue through December and into early January.  Again, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause you.

The Recreation and Parks Department will be holding a public meeting on December 7, 2011 to discuss various issues, including the schedule and process for permanent slip assignments to be made at the conclusion of the renovation project.  All boaters and other marina stakeholders are encouraged to attend the meeting which will be held in the Fort Mason Center, Golden Gate Room [please note change in meeting room], beginning at 6:30 pm.  If you are unable to attend the meeting but have ideas or opinions you would like to convey to us, please send them via email to sfmarina.policies@sfgov.org, or simply stop by the temporary harbor office to speak one-on-one with the harbor staff.  Your input is important to us. 

Finger installtion on G-Dock

The first barge load of concrete floats and piles arrived on-site two weeks ago and no time was wasted getting started on their assembly.  With the in-water construction work window closing in just a few weeks, the construction crews will be going full steam ahead to make the deadline for the installation of the phase I docks.  The first dock sections were splashed last week and assembly of G-dock [big boat row] is now well underway.  Pile driving was a bit bumpy at first, but seems to be progressing steadily.  Once G-dock is complete, the crew will move on to I-dock, H-dock and finally D-dock [sailboat row].  Time permitting, the crew will close-out the in-water season with the driving of fender piles.  

Meanwhile on land, the last two weeks have seen construction crews working on trenching and laying of water lines and conduit for the upgraded electric service on the North Jetty.  This will culminate with the placement of our new electrical transformer and switchgear equipment on the grass just east of the St Francis Yacht Club.  At the end of November work should begin on the renovation of the Harbor Master Building.  Access to the West Mole may be temporarily interrupted [for a few hours] while the crews perform minor abatement work.  During the 4 to 6 week period when work is being performed inside the Harbor Master Building, the boater showers and public restrooms will be closed and the office of the Harbor Master will be temporarily relocated to the site trailer located at the foot of Scott Street.

Driving of the sheetpile breakwater east of the Scott Street Mole.

Driving of concrete piles on the G-Dock main.

As September progresses, we will see in-water construction activities ramping up.  Last week Dutra began pile driving for the 185’ fixed sheet-pile breakwater located perpendicular to the Marina seawall.  Forming and pouring of the concrete cap on the fixed breakwater will be done in the next two weeks.  Hazard markers will be placed at the ends of the new fixed breakwater as a temporary measure until the navigational lights are up and operational.  Boaters should be aware of this change in the marina conditions and be sure to keep an eye out when they enter and exit the harbor.

This month the marina welcomed its new harbor master, John Moren.  The renovation project team has been meeting with John to bring him up to speed on this project.  We welcome his knowledge and experience on marina operations.

Float cores are wrapped with reinforcing steel.

The float form is filled with concrete. The top is then smoothed and broom finished.

The next few months will be rather quiet on the site.  The project’s development will center on the fabrication of the docks and gangways, which is occurring off-site.  Representatives from the project team visited the Kie-Con factory last week to witness the casting of the project’s first concrete float.  The casting process will be ongoing over the next couple of months.  Delivery and installation of the Phase I docks will begin in the fall.

Beginning the week of August 15, the City’s consultants will be on-site collecting sediment samples for testing and analysis.  Samples will be collected from the inner channel and under the docks along Marina Boulevard, and from the area east of the Scott Street Mole.  In addition, cores will be taken at three locations near the end of the West Mole.  Access to the West Mole may be temporarily closed while the test pits are dug and the cores are taken.

A small number of parking spaces just east of the harbor master’s office and construction manager’s trailer will be temporarily closed during the week of August 15^th while the Contractor relocates an existing catch basin.

Finally, boaters are invited to stop by the Dutra Construction Trailer located on the North Jetty where samples of the Eaton Power Pedestal and dock box specified for the project are on display.

Dredging at the SF Marina

On Tuesday, June 21 dredging of the now vacated areas of marina will begin, starting with the area just west of the Scott Street Mole.  Dutra Construction has secured a special permit to allow them to dredge over-night.  This will speed up the process and reduce the duration in which the dredging barge will need to be in the harbor.

During the week of July 4 the final step of the Phase I relocation of boats is schedule to occur when G-dock [aka as big boat row] will be detached from its piles and then reinstalled at a temporary location west of the Scott Street mole.   This is a major milestone that should be recognized.  The relocation process has been a challenge, and I want to thank all the boaters for their patience.  I also want to commend our acting harbormaster, Benny Jarvis, for making all the pieces come together in the end.  Thanks everyone.

Salvaged docks loaded up and ready for transport to Crescent City where they will be used to repair the tsunami damaged harbor.

Ceremonial Plank-Pulling Marks Start of Marina West Harbor Project
Wood from SF Marina Project Being Donated to Tsunami-Damaged Crescent City Harbor

For Immediate Release
June 9, 2011

Contact: Elton Pon
Phone: 415-831-2782
E-Mail: elton.pon@sfgov.org

San Francisco– The first renovation of the San Francisco Marina in almost 50 years kicked off yesterday, June 8, 2011, as city officials and members of the boating community joined together for a ceremonial plank pulling to mark the beginning of construction on the Marina’s West Harbor.

District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell and former District 2 Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier were on hand to thank supporters and to help celebrate the milestone.

“The renovation of the Marina West Harbor is an exciting project that will provide long-overdue improvements for all who use and visit the marina,” said Farrell.  “Residents, boaters and visitors alike will soon enjoy a world-class marina that San Francisco deserves.”

As an added bonus to the new harbor improvements, salvageable wood from the docks will be donated to the Crescent City (Calif.) Harbor, which was ravaged by tsunamis caused by a 9.0 earthquake in Sendai, Japan in March.

The $25 million project is expected to be completed in 2012, with Phase 2, which includes improvements to the East Harbor, to begin shortly after.  The entire project is expected to be completed in time for one of sailing’s biggest events.

“We share the boating community’s anticipation for the 2013 America’s Cup in San Francisco,” said Phil Ginsburg, general manager of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.  “As initial plans take shape for sailing’s most prestigious event, the Marina West Harbor Renovation Project couldn’t have come at a better time.”

The San Francisco Marina facilities have existed in their present configuration since 1963. The floating docks and gangways are made of timber and have degraded over time. The on-dock utilities have degraded as well as become obsolete.

Renovations in the West Harbor include:

• Two new breakwater segments
• Removal of one breakwater structure (mole) near the foot of Scott Street
• Reconstruction of portions of the degraded riprap slopes around the interior shorelines
• Replacement and reconfiguration of the floating docks and slips
• Renovation of existing pump-out facility
• Construction of a guest dock and hand boat launch
• Maintenance dredging
• Code upgrades to the harbor office, restrooms and boater showers
• Landscaping, site and public access improvements

Dock improvements will also include upgrades in electrical service, water system and fire protection stations, installation of new lights dock lights, and replacement of gates, ramps and gangways.

The San Francisco Marina is composed of two harbors, known as East Harbor (also known Gashouse Cove) and West Harbor. The East Harbor consists of 342 boat slips, the City Yachts sales and fuel concession, and parkland, which includes a restroom and two parking lots. The West Harbor consists of the West Harbor marina, the Saint Francis and Golden Gate Yacht Clubs, the Harbor Office Building, and parkland that includes restrooms, a concession stand, and four parking lots. The West Harbor currently includes approximately 326 slips.

The Marina Green, a part of the marina and a major city park, is situated between the East and West Harbors.

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Contact: 
Elton Pon
Phone: 415-831-2782
E-Mail: elton.pon@sfgov.org

Ceremonial Plank-Pulling Marks Start of Marina West Harbor Project
Wood from SF Marina Project Being Donated to Tsunami-Damaged Crescent City Harbor

San Francisco —  The first renovation of the San Francisco Marina in almost 50 years kicked off yesterday, June 8, 2011, as city officials and members of the boating community joined together for a ceremonial plank pulling to mark the beginning of construction on the Marina’s West Harbor.

District 2 Supervisor Mark Farrell and former District 2 Supervisor Michela Alioto-Pier were on hand to thank supporters and to help celebrate the milestone.

“The renovation of the West Harbor is an exciting project that will provide much-needed improvements for all who use and visit the marina,” said Farrell.  “Residents, boaters and visitors alike will soon enjoy a world-class marina that this city deserves.”

As an added bonus to the new harbor improvements, salvageable wood from the docks will be donated to the Crescent City (Calif.) Harbor, which was ravaged by tsunamis caused by a 9.0 earthquake in Sendai, Japan in March.

The $25 million project is expected to be completed in 2012, with Phase 2, which includes improvements to the East Harbor, to begin shortly after.  The entire project is expected to be completed in time for one of sailing’s biggest events.

“We share the boating community’s anticipation for the 2013 America’s Cup in San Francisco,” said Phil Ginsburg, general manager of the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.  “As initial plans take shape for sailing’s most prestigious event, the Marina West Harbor Renovation Project couldn’t have come at a better time.”

The San Francisco Marina facilities have existed in their present configuration since 1963. The floating docks and gangways are made of timber and have degraded over time. The on-dock utilities have degraded as well as become obsolete.

Renovations in the West Harbor include:

· Two new breakwater segments
· Removal of one breakwater structure (mole) near the foot of Scott Street
· Reconstruction of portions of the degraded riprap slopes around the interior shorelines
· Replacement and reconfiguration of the floating docks and slips
· Renovation of existing pump-out facility
· Construction of a guest dock and hand boat launch
· Maintenance dredging
· Code upgrades to the harbor office, restrooms and boater showers
· Landscaping, site and public access improvements

Dock improvements will also include upgrades in electrical service, water system and fire protection stations, installation of new lights dock lights, and replacement of gates, ramps and gangways.

The San Francisco Marina is composed of two harbors, known as East Harbor (also known Gashouse Cove) and West Harbor. The East Harbor consists of 342 boat slips, the City Yachts sales and fuel concession, and parkland, which includes a restroom and two parking lots. The West Harbor consists of the West Harbor marina, the Saint Francis and Golden Gate Yacht Clubs, the Harbor Office Building, and parkland that includes restrooms, a concession stand, and four parking lots. The West Harbor currently includes approximately 326 slips.

The Marina Green, a part of the marina and a major city park, is situated between the East and West Harbors.

Weeks of May 30 and June 6:  Mobilization of the dredging barge and floating equipment barge,  utility capping and demolition of vacated docks along the north jetty and west of the Scott Street mole, and the pulling of piles remaining after dock demolition.

Week of June 13:  Dredging begins in the entrance channel and in the areas where docks have been removed.

On-going:  Relocation of vessels in the planned 2011 work areas is underway.  Vessels remaining along Sail Boat row will be relocated during June.