MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. - After nearly an eight month closure, the renovations at the Hancock Marina are now complete and the marina is again open for Cherry Point’s community to use.
Boaters and fishermen may use the facility, which reopened earlier this month, for wet and dry storage of vessels.
Marine Corps Community Services and Cherry Point base facilities began much needed repairs and renovations in February, according to Matt Houde, the recreation supervisor for the marina.
"The docks were in fair condition when I started working here, but over the years they had really started to wear out,” said Houde.
MCCS, along with base facilities and contractors, began working on the project about a year ago.
“When we got word from the base that the docks were being completely renovated—let’s just say it was a wonderful day,” said Houde.
Renovations included complete removal and replacement of all seawall structures, the building of a new crabbing and fishing pier, paved parking areas for patrons, and a new area with picnic tables.
“The marina is brand new, very safe and looks like a marina should,” said Houde.
Since the reopening of the facility, the boating community has taken full advantage of the renovations, according to Houde.
“We have really just reopened, but the slips will be 80 to 90 percent full in the next month,” said Houde. “We have several returning patrons who left when the renovations started and there are always new faces coming and going.”
With the renovations complete, the facility welcomes members back after creating a new face for the marina, according to Houde.
“I think it shows great appreciation for the boaters and sailors that moor their vessels here. For a while the Hancock Marina was not on the high priority list for looks and functionality,” said Houde. “Now it is one of the most beautiful spots on base.”
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11.20.2013 |
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11.20.2013 17:28 |
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