Carteret Waterfront Park,
Marina, and Pier Extension

Carteret Waterfront Park, Marina, and Pier Extension

Project Features:

• Led the multi-year redevelopment of the Borough of Carteret’s waterfront, transforming a former industrial site into a vibrant public destination.
• Planned, designed, and implemented multiple phases of waterfront improvements, including the Waterfront Promenade, public boat launch, recreation park amenities, and the Carteret Recreation Pier.
• Designed and constructed the 700-foot Carteret Recreation Pier to support passive recreation and function as a future breakwater for marina operations.
• Culminated the Borough’s long-term vision with the construction of a municipal marina on a remediated industrial site.
• Delivered a 184-slip marina featuring floating concrete docks, finger piers, wave attenuators, and steel sheet wave screens to reduce wind- and vessel-generated wave action along the Arthur Kill.
• Provided safe land-to-water access via multiple access piers and integrated marina safety and operational appurtenances.
• Completed upland site improvements including a 187-space parking area, decorative stamped and color-coated asphalt walkways, and supporting site amenities.
• Advanced the latest phase of the ongoing Carteret Waterfront Improvement Program, reinforcing the Borough’s vision for a future marina and transit-oriented waterfront village.

Services Provided:

• Site Development and Waterfront Redevelopment Planning
• Land Use, Master Planning, and Redevelopment Advisory Services
• Waterfront, Pier, and Dock Design
• Bathymetric Surveying, Geotechnical Evaluation, and Structural Analysis
• Environmental Permitting and Regulatory Coordination (NJDEP, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers)
• Site Remediation Coordination and Upland Improvements Design
• Construction Administration and Program Management