Background/Purpose of Request:
The Division of Coastal Management awards about $1 million a year in matching grants to local governments for projects to improve pedestrian access to the state's beaches and waterways. Funding for the Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program comes from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund.
Local governments may use access grants to construct low-cost public access facilities, including parking areas, restrooms, dune crossovers and piers. Projects range in size from small, local access areas to regional access sites with amenities such as large parking lots, bathrooms and picnic shelters. Towns and counties also may use the grants to replace aging access facilities. In addition, local governments can use the funds to help acquire land for access sites or to revitalize urban waterfronts. Grants for improvements to existing sites must be at least 25%. At least half of the local contribution must be cash match and non-cash in-kind match.
Brunswick Waterway Park Phase 3 Elements:
- Site Preparation
- Transient Dock
- Boardwalk/ Trails
- Site Furnishings
- Site Elements (Landscaping, Signage)
- Project Oversight
Staff recommend approval to apply for the pre-application and grant application for the Public Access Grant for Brunswick Waterway Park Phase 3.
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