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Boathouse Pavilion Construction Starts on Homer Spit
If you've strolled the Homer Spit Boardwalk in the last day or two, or have accessed the harbor floats down Ramp 2 lately, you may notice orange fencing and caution signs at the former site of the Harbormaster's Office near the public restrooms.
That's because construction is set to begin on the Boathouse Pavilion project. The Boathouse Pavilion is a public space where people can gather, seek shelter from the weather, stage gear and prepare for outings, learn about our fishing culture and maritime economy, and enjoy a beautiful venue for picnics, family visits, and public events.
When using the Ramp 2 public restroom, or moving between the Ramp 2 area and the parking lot near Salty Dawg Saloon please, for your safety, avoid the construction zone marked by temporary orange construction fencing.
Thank you for not entering the marked safety perimeter. Construction is expected to last through the winter, with completion projected by the end of the year. Thanks for your patience while the work is being done!
We are happy to see construction start on this project! The momentum behind it started in 2015 as a grassroots community volunteer effort by the Boat House Committee. The effort has been supported by generous community donations of time, money and design expertise, by the Homer Foundation for fiscal management and the City of Homer for the donation of land. The City of Homer also thanks the Rasmuson Foundation for joining the effort. Their grant contribution to the City of Homer in support of the Boathouse Pavilion brought the project close to its fundraising goal. Fundraising continues with a goal of $10,000 to cap off the funds needed.
The City dedicated the former site of Harbormaster Office for the Pavilion and, once constructed, the City will own, operate and maintain the Pavilion through the Port and Harbor Enterprise.
