Many Westporters have followed the progress of the Ned Dimes Marina (Compo Beach) renovation project with interest. The Parks & Recreation Department says:
We are pleased to report that the bulk of the work has been completed. The construction barge was removed from the site last Friday.
While major construction activities are now complete, some finishing work remains, including final pier improvements and work by plumbers and electricians. The launch ramp will open on Monday (June 15).
Electrical service to the marina continues to be delayed, due to modifications required by Eversource.
Last week, the Department of Public Works approved a change order to install a generator bypass to the marina electrical panel. This work will be completed by June 26, though the hope is it will be sooner.
New walkway at Ned Dimes Marina. (Photo/Eric Bosch)
Generator service to the AB Dock will be delayed pending a change order approval by the Public Works Department. The generator will remain in place for the remainder of the 2026 boating season, with full power restoration anticipated for the beginning of the 2027 season.
Once the generator bypass is operational, boats will be able to charge by plugging into dock electrical service on a scheduled basis. The charging schedule will be determined based on total electrical load requirements. and will be communicated to all marina users once finalized.
With the generator providing a reduced total capacity to the marina, it is requested that boaters refrain from using air conditioning or refrigeration, as it may cause the generator to overload and turn off.
Until further notice, no fueling services will be available at Compo Marina. We will also evaluate the possibility of opening pump-out services for vessels based on marina load requirements and available generator capacity.
Please note that the South Beach restrooms will remain closed until further review of generator capabilities. If it is determined the generator can handle the electrical draw of the restrooms, they will be opened. Port-a-potties will remain at this location until the restrooms are operational.
Events scheduled at the Ned Dimes Marina clubhouse, Camp Compo, and activities utilizing the lights at the Compo basketball vourts will operate using a generator bypass and portable generator. Hosts of events should check in at the Compo Beach entrance gate upon arrival, where staff will assist with generator startup and building connections.
We appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete the final stages of this project. Additional updates will be provided as information becomes available.
Ned Dimes Marina clubhouse.
please clarify the very expensive useful, well used bathrooms may not be able to open because the boat draw of electric maybe too much? and then what? did I miss what the next step would be?
seems like some poor planning… we replace our docks in sections. electric is down for a few weeks at worst, during off season. how much is it costing to run on generator power all summer? how much pollution? why did it go down like this?
This made my summer.
No pump out facilities for boaters? Porta-a-Potties for beach goers? You think LI Sound/Compo Pond is polluted now? Every bow rider at NDM will be dumping their ‘waste’ either in the channel or at the dock.
Somali pirates have nicer facilities.
WOW..I know longer have a boat at Compo. But if I did I would be very pissed off!. What’s the real story here?
The story? Fourteen to twenty inches of ice blanketed the area for most of the winter. Did people head down to break it up so the contractor could manage the heavy work or even try to position the rig? I’d say if there’s a “story” to tell, this would be it.
a stones throw away, we built docks, removed the old docks, installed the new docks, did electrical and plumbing connections, etc, all ahead of boating season in april. and we’re amateurs. yes the winter had a couple rough weeks, but professionals should have been able to knock out the work i would think? what exactly was so complicated at ned dimes?
Terrys 100+’ barge and push boat frozen in for 6 weeks was what I was told. Did the yacht club have a shit ton of ice eaters and a ton of members monitoring them? A rig like that doesn’t “sneak” around, it needs open water. It’s been 10 years since this river froze solid like this past winter, it’s dangerous and what I’ve found with heavy equipment in real cold, you spend most of the time fighting with it.