City Leaders and Partners Cut Ribbon on Upgraded Dinner Key Marina

Published on October 22, 2021

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 Above: Miami Mayor Francis Suarez (center), City Commissioner Jeffrey Watson (far left), FIND Commissioner Spencer Crowley (white shirt), City staff and residents cut the ceremonial ribbon on the upgraded Dinner Key Marina in Coconut Grove.

(Miami, FL - October 22, 2021) - On Wednesday, October 20, the City of Miami celebrated the completion of a comprehensive, $22.5-million project to repair and upgrade Dinner Key Marina, the expansive municipal marina located on Biscayne Bay in Coconut Grove. Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, City Commissioner Jeffrey Watson and City administrators joined local residents and project partners from the Florida Inland Navigation District (FIND), FEMA and Kearns Construction Company to cut the ceremonial ribbon.
 
“Biscayne Bay and our beautiful waterfront are a huge part of what makes Miami the incredible city that it is, and Dinner Key Marina plays a vital role in connecting the public to this natural space,” said Mayor Suarez. “I’m grateful to our City team, FIND and FEMA for their work and generous support in bringing our marina into the future.”
 
The Dinner Key Marina upgrade project was led by the City’s Office of Capital Improvements (OCI) and Department of Real Estate and Asset Management (DREAM). It was prompted when Hurricane Irma caused significant damage to the facility, which is Florida's largest municipal marina with 580 boat slips. After completing planning, permitting and funding work, the City and its partners began work in 2019 to repair the damaged facility and also make significant upgrades to the marina. Repairs and upgrades include:

  • Storm damage repair and mitigation
  • Upgraded utilities (water, sewer, fire line and electrical)
  • The addition of Wi-Fi access and security cameras
  • Concrete and Finger Pier repairs of the nine (9) piers in the Marina
  • Enhanced public safety and access to a community-friendly atmosphere
  • Improved quality of life through shared spaces for long-term live aboard and visiting boaters, as well as for local and visiting residents

During the ceremony, attendees heard remarks from Mayor Suarez, Commissioner Watson, the directors of OCI and DREAM and a representative of Kearns Construction Company. Additionally, Florida Inland Navigation District Commissioner Spencer Crowley addressed attendees and presented a ceremonial $3.99-million check to Mayor Suarez, representative of FIND’s contribution to the project.
 
The total construction cost to repair and upgrade the marina was $22,488,083. Additional funding came from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), revenues generated by the marina and other City funds.

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