Public Input Requested for Fort Hancock Pier and Dock Replacement Project

In keeping with the park's goal of supporting green transportation alternatives, Sandy Hook Unit Superintendent Dave Avrin recently announced new plans to enhance water access and ferryboat service at Gateway National Recreation Area's Sandy Hook Unit. Under consideration are a new pier with wave attenuation devices, a floating ferry dock, improved parking, and a waiting area for ferry passengers. In addition, boat slips and a boat ramp could be provided for the various public and educational institutions that occupy historic buildings at Sandy Hook, including the Marine Academy of Science and Technology, Rutgers University and NOAA. The new pier would be placed in the same location as the existing pier and barge, behind the Fort Hancock Chapel.

In order to comply with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, an Environmental Assessment/Assessment of Effect (EA/AoE) will be completed to develop and analyze potential alternatives for the new pier. The EA/AoE is expected to be available for public and regulatory review in fall of 2009, and implementation would begin once funding becomes available.

Document Content:

Replacing the Fort Hancock Dock Proposed Action Summary Sheet   (77.9 KB, PDF file) Comment Form   (46.1 KB, PDF file) Aerial Photo with Potential Footprint   (765.0 KB, PDF file) Disclaimer: Links within the above document(s) were valid as of the date published. Note: Some of the files may be in PDF format and can be viewed using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software. You may download a free copy of from Adobe Systems.