Article: City Dock overhaul begins

The city's ambitious $9 million bulkhead replacement and overhaul of City Dock is under way.

Although work on the high-profile project began yesterday, Mayor Ellen O. Moyer and other city officials were on hand for a ceremonial ground-breaking this morning at Susan B. Campbell Park.

The six-month project will include the construction of new piers along Ego Alley to accommodate larger boats, a new boardwalk, rain gardens replacing parking lot islands at City Dock, bulkhead wrapping and upgraded electricity for the piers.

The project is being funded by the city, the state and a $500,000 grant from the federal government.

Ego Alley will be closed to boats during the construction, and about 30 ...

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