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March 10, 2008

New boating center to dock in Newport

A new boating facility and activity center is coming to Newport, and hopefully, according to its supporters, it will bring boaters -- and business -- with it.

Department of Environmental Management Director Michael Sullivan joined federal, local and other state officials this morning at the Newport Harbor Center to present a federal grant for $713,000.

The facility is owned by the Newport Redevelopment Agency.

The money will be administered by the DEM and used, in part, to rehabilitate thousands of square feet at the Harbor Center for transient boaters.

Updated facilities will include storage, restrooms and showers, washers and dryers, vending machines, Internet access and other amenities.

“This new centralized hospitality and activity center will open up opportunities for visiting boaters to experience countless natural and recreational attractions that Newport has to offer,” Sullivan said in a statement.

“And it will encourage extended and repeat visits to the City by the Sea and the Ocean State.”

In all, the project is expected to cost about $1.4 million. Federal funds are coming from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with matching contributions from local businesses.

-- projo.com staff writer Brandie M. Jefferson

Posted by Brandie Jefferson  at 12:33 PM | Permalink

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