Marina Bulkhead Planning in St. Augustine

Draw the work area and the operating area

Mark occupied slips, vessel routes, fuel and pump-out facilities, electrical and water services, loading areas and public access. Identify what must remain operational and what can close during each phase.

Have the assessment distinguish wall condition from dock, pile and utility conditions. A single maintenance invoice does not establish responsibility for every connected asset.

Make each phase a complete plan

• The permitted work limits and temporary construction area.
• Vessel relocation and instructions for affected slip holders.
• Qualified parties responsible for utility isolation and restoration.
• Equipment access, material handling and debris protection.
• Who may change the sequence and who informs marina users.

Review commercial-waterfront authorizations

Ask the project team to identify local building requirements, state environmental and submerged-land authorizations, and federal review. Dock changes, fill and a new wall alignment should be described explicitly. Do not assume an old marina authorization covers a materially different repair footprint.

The Corps’ current regional conditions and the actual project authorization matter. Check them with the regulatory office before the schedule relies on a general-permit category.

Northeast District Permitting · Nationwide Permit Information

Define the conditions for reopening

Keep permit conditions, incident procedures and emergency contacts in the marina’s operating file. The dock coordination guide helps clarify scope interfaces before procurement.

Use a phase sheet for every change in operations

Keep a revised sequence visible to staff and affected users. If an unplanned condition changes the work, have the responsible project team review the design, permits and operational consequences before treating it as a routine schedule adjustment. Marine construction completion and readiness for public or tenant use should be documented separately.