Fishing and boating access update
Updates concerning repairs and modifications to Division of Fish & Wildlife boating facilities.
New Cedar Creek Boat Ramp construction is ongoing
Work began in late November on a new boat ramp facility at Cedar Creek near Milford. The design of the new Cedar Creek facility will include eight 16-foot wide concrete launch lanes, five floating boarding docks and one floating courtesy dock and a lighted parking area with a capacity 141 vehicle/trailer combinations, 10 single vehicle spaces, 9 handicap spaces, staging and emergency vehicle spaces.
Funding for the project consists of 75 percent federal Sport Fish Restoration funds allocated by the USFWS and 25 percent state matching funds from fishing and boating license fees.
Due to liability concerns, the entire Cedar Creek facility is closed to the public for the duration of the construction project, which is expected to take approximately 180 days from the start of the project, depending on weather. Signs are posted onsite, and regular updates also will be posted on this webpage to keep the public informed.
During the construction project, anglers and boaters are encouraged to utilize launch facilities in Bowers Beach or the new Lewes Boat Ramp. Both facilities have ample parking and launch lanes to accommodate your boating and fishing endeavors. For more information regarding this project follow this link or contact John Clark via email at john.clark@state.de.us.
Updates:
Apr. 16, 2012: The four ramps at Cedar Creek have been completed and the coffer dams removed. Each ramp will easily handle two boats launching or trailering at the same time. The ramps are pitched to current recommendations and have a corrugated surface for excellent traction. Work continues on the docks and bulkheads. Parking lot paving began last week. Paving stones are being used instead of asphalt or concete. The paving stones are not only attractive and very durable, but they will allow water to soak into the soils through the parking lot, reducing runoff and erosion problems that are often caused by large parking lots with impervious surfaces.
Jan. 31, 2012: Work is progressing well due to the mild winter weather. Demolition of the old ramps and docks is nearly complete, and excavation has begun for the new ramps and docks. Aluminum sheeting has been installed to form a new bulkhead. Driving foundation piles will begin soon, followed by pouring concrete.
Nov. 14, 2011: The Cedar Creek Boat Ramp near Milford will close to the public beginning Monday, Nov. 28 so that construction of the new facility can begin on the site. The DNREC Division of Fish and Wildlife has announced that the contractor will be a Delaware company, Kuhn Construction of Hockessin. Plans call for completion of the new facility in time for the summer 2012 fishing season.
Sept. 6, 2011: The project has been advertised for bids in the Delaware State News and the News Journal. There will be a mandatory pre-bid meeting at the site at 10 a.m. September 15. The bid opening will occur on October 4 at 2 p.m. The public will be advised via a posted sign at the facility on the exact date of the Cedar Creek ramp closure. It is anticipated the closure will be sometime after the middle of October. The exact date will be established between the Division and the successful contract.
Photos of the new bulkhead under construction
(Click on each image for larger photo.)
New permeable paving stones for the parking areas. View of the boat ramps with floating walk-ways.
Cement pads being poured atthe head of the ramps.
Aerial view of the construction at the Cedar Creek Boat Ramp.
Plans for the new Cedar Creek Boat Ramp project expected to get under way this fall.
