Somers Cove Marina
The City of Crisfield works closely with Somers Cove Marina as the Southern Crisfield Flood Mitigation Project is interdependent with the marina's planned renovations. Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Somers Cove Marina Commission propose to renovate the Somers Cove Marina facility, located at 715 Broadway in Crisfield. Somers Cove Marina is on Somers Cove off of Daugherty Creek, which is a tributary of Tangier Sound. The Marina is the largest state-owned marina in Maryland.
The Marina was established in 1958 and was deeded to the Maryland DNR by the City of Crisfield in 1980. In 2008, the General Assembly established the Somers Cove Marina Commission to oversee operations at the Marina. The Commission applies for grants from the State’s Waterway Improvement Fund, as well as receives funds from the City of Crisfield, Somerset County, the State, and other sources in order to pay for operating, maintaining, and improving the marina. The physical property continues to be owned by Maryland DNR. Somers Cove marina is approximately 31.5 acres and the City of Crisfield surrounds the site. The marina has 515 slips, including a transient floating pier and extended fuel dock. There are also significant parking areas that are used for seasonal events. The condition of the wooden bulkhead is significantly deteriorated.
Maryland DNR proposes to demolish and replace the following elements: bulkheads, fixed piers, floating piers, catwalk decking, storm drains, boat ramp with launching piers, and underground Somers Cove Marina utility lines at the Somers Cove Marina. Specifically, most of the existing fixed piers will be replaced with floating piers, and the existing deteriorated wooden bulkhead will be replaced with a new vinyl composite bulkhead. The anticipated design life of the project is 30 years. Existing lot coverage for the project is 2.75 acres (120,000 square feet). There is no proposed change to the amount of lot coverage for this project. The project is considered water-dependent.