Kayakers rejoice! Bay Ridge eco-dock construction begins Sept. 3
Brooklyn kayakers who have been waiting patiently for the Parks Department to build an eco-dock at the 69th Street pier in Bay Ridge won’t have to wait much longer.
Construction of the dock is scheduled to begin right after Labor Day, according to Councilman Vincent Gentile (D-Bay Ridge-Dyker Heights-Bensonhurst), who made the big announcement on Aug. 30. Gentile had pushed through much of the $700,000 in funding for the environmental project. Borough President Marty Markowitz also contributed to the construction by setting aside a portion of his discretionary funds toward the project.
The eco-dock will “float in” on Tuesday, Sept. 3 and construction is expected to be completed by the end of September, Gentile said. The councilman is planning a celebration to welcome the dock to the shores of Bay Ridge.