kayak launch. Meanwhile, Cianbro’s fabrication facility in Georgetown, Massachusetts is building a shade structure for the pier. “The shade structure is going on the top deck, closest to the land side,” said Mack. “There’s going to be a kiosk beneath it for future tenant use, as well as a kayak launch/floating dock at the end of the pier. That way kayakers can come tie up their kayaks and launch from this facility. Lastly, there will be a stainless steel sculpture at the end of the pier, representing a flame. It’ll be very unique, and the ownership is very excited about it. There will also be swings that the public can ride.ˮ Once the Rec Pier and the rest of Phase One is christened with a ribboncutting ceremony in October, the developers will focus their attention on Phase Two of the project. That will begin in early spring of 2018 and wrap-up in 2021. Phase Two includes all new king pile wall throughout the bulkhead, two fixed piers, a floating building, and floating docks.
“The Rec Pier was originally supposed to be part of Phase Two,” said Gabe, “And the ownership team realized that with new hotels and condo buildings opening up, the last thing anybody wanted was to look out their window and see a pile driving operation and a pier being built. So, they thought it would be a good idea to fast-track the project, put it on the end of Phase One, and try to get the work done before grand opening. Like always, Cianbro is up to the challenge of a fast-paced project – a little bit complex – and we thought: ‘Let’s help them get it done.’” Many of the men and women on Cianbro’s Rec Pier crew have been on the job since The Wharf project began back in 2014. The team knows that this particular pier will be unlike anything else that Cianbro has ever built. Mack
Susi believes the unique nature of the new pier has added to the crew’s desire to exceed and excel. “They’ve done a great job in order for us to secure this work,” said Mack. “They’ve done a fantastic job in their work ethic, their pride, and in the quality of the finished product.” Gabe Sloane echoed that sentiment. “We preach teamwork here, and I think it shows that we have an outstanding team, and the owner sees it. Whether it’s at The Wharf or at any other project, they recognize the value of our team, and our skilled workforce, and our ability to complete the complex projects in a tight time-frame. I think time and time again; they’re going to want us to do these complex jobs for them.” 4 92,443 Project Safe Hours
“...they thought it would be a good idea to fast-track the project, put it on the end of Phase One, and try to get the work done before grand opening. Like always, Cianbro is up to the challenge of a fast-paced project – a little bit complex – and we thought: ‘Let’s help them get it done.’”
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