Commercial
Thousand Islands Regional Dock Project - Phase 1 and 2
Frink Park
Clayton, NY
Contractor: MA Bongiovanni Inc,, Syracuse, New York
Year Completed: 2006
As Project Architects, Mr. Jones and Mr. Aubertine were responsible for design, bidding, funding, and construction administration for the project. Involvement included site and dock design, landscaping design, and civil / electrical engineering for utilities at the site. Phase 1 was completed in the Fall of 2006. Phase 2 is currently in the funding stage.
Summary of Project:
The Village of Clayton, located in Jefferson County of New York State, is proposing to construct the next phase (Phase 2) to its completed Phase 1 Thousand Island Regional Dock project located in the village’s historic Frink Park. Phase 1 was completed in 2006 which consisted of replacing the deteriorated dock structure along the St. Lawrence River. The Phase 1 project involved a new seawall, dock structure, and concrete sidewalks adjacent to the replaced dock. The completed dock can now accept coast guard and emergency vessels, and small-to-medium cruise ships allowing for public access from the waterway.
Phase 2 is a continuation of the upland portion of the dock project inside the existing Frink Park site. The project consists of numerous improvements to the park, with many enhancing public access to and from the river. Some of these highlights include:
- A new entertainment pavilion for public concerts which includes built-in amphitheater and lawn seating.
- Numerous landscape improvements such as new picnic areas, bench seating, terraces, and an overall landscaping plan to the existing park.
- Continuation of the village’s riverwalk sidewalk program.
- Utility service to the dock including sewage off-loading capability from docked vessels, electrical power, and water service.
- Secure customs port for international travelers.
- Handicap access to all areas of the park including fishing access from the dock.
- Farmers Market.
- Emergency vehicle access to the dock.
Designed Phase 2 Dock Project
All of these proposed improvements of public and handicap access to the river, security upgrades, utility services, emergency access, and continuing the village’s goal of a continuous Riverwalk along the shore of downtown Clayton will continue to strengthen and expand tourism and business for North Jefferson County and beyond. Furthermore, encouragement of the park system for the St. Lawrence River and New York State will continue.
Project Data:
- Phase 1 cost
- Completion Date: Fall 2006
- Phase 2 estimated Cost: $600,000
- Grants: Waterfront Revitalization
Contact: Mayor Dale Kenyon, Village of Clayton
Designed Phase 2 Dock Project
