Fore Points Marina, Portland, Maine
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Geosyntec practitioners oversaw a comprehensive marina redevelopment in a historic location.

Scope of Services

We were initially commissioned to conduct a comprehensive marina redevelopment feasibility analysis for an aging marina facility. Our feasibility work included a detailed marina market assessment, site analysis, redevelopment planning, and economic analysis.

Our team analyzed existing site conditions and engineering factors that would affect marina redevelopment, including water depths, exposure, and tidal fluctuations. Using the results of the market and engineering feasibility assessments, our specialists developed several redevelopment concept plans. We then led marina redevelopment through the engineering, bidding, and construction phases.

Phase I of the marina installation included 140 fully appointed wetslips for vessels of up to 65 feet. Phase II provided final installation of the utilities to the megayacht slips, as well as installation of a second 80-ft-long ADA-compliant gangway to provide access directly to the megayacht slips. Phase III added two heavy-duty floating concrete finger piers with 650 linear feet of transient berthing space, a floating aluminum finger pier with an additional 150 LF of transient berthing space and associated slip utilities, and upgrades to allow for berthing larger transient vessels.

Notable Accomplishments

The engineering design of the project included several unique elements, including blending two floating dock systems to maximize facility sustainability and minimize project costs. The project also incorporated in-slip fueling for visiting megayachts, which is a rare amenity in the region. To allow the facility to accommodate the largest yachts in the world, we created a 500+ ft. side tie megayacht dock situated in 30 feet of naturally deep water.

Note: At the time of this project, Geosyntec practitioners were contracted as ATM, which was acquired by Geosyntec.