Falmouth to Receive State Aid for Bulkhead Repairs

The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation announced last week that it will award Falmouth $50,000 for much-needed bulkhead repairs, as part of its Rivers and Harbors Grant Program.

President of the Senate Therese Murray said in a press release, “This funding will ensure that these important bulkheads will remain viable and prevent even more costly and in-depth work in the years to come. I commend the Town’s initiative in trying to fix this problem before it gets worse.”

Falmouth Harbormaster Greeg P. Fraser thanked Murray for her help in securing the grant.

“I am very grateful for all the assistance I have received over the years from Senator Murray,” said Fraser. “With her help we have rebuilt the Commercial Fishing Pier in Woods Hole, constructed new boat ramps at Falmouth Inner Harbor and Green Pond, and now we will be able to move forward with this very important infrastructure improvement. The Tide’s Bulkhead is the first thing boaters see when visiting Falmouth Harbor and I am excited to be able to fix it up to match the high quality of the rest of the town marina.”

The grant will allow Falmouth to stop using the temporary measures it has been employing to keep its deteriorating bulkheads operational, in favor of a more permanent fix. Thanks to the state money, issues such as failing tie back hardware and wood sheathing will be dealt with.

The town will likely begin accepting bids for the work by the end of the summer, with construction beginning as early as October.