Restore Act - Corral Street Boat Ramp

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City of South Padre Island

TCEQ Restore Act Grant Applications

Project 3: Corral Street Public Access and Boating Infrastructure

 

Project Information:

  • Location: Cul-de-sac at the end of Corral Street on the Laguna Madre, South Padre Island
  • Land to be Acquired: 0.84 acres (5 parcels)
  • Project Cost: $2,440,482.00
  • Project Duration: 12 months

 

Project Purpose:

  • Acquire 5 parcels of Laguna fronting land (willing sellers secured)
  • Restore and enhance boat docks
  • Construct safe and efficient boater access infrastructure
  • Provide low-impact public access to the Laguna Madre
  • Enhance recreational and eco-tourism opportunities, boosting the tourism-based local economy

 

Partners:

  • Texas Parks and Wildlife
  • Texas General Land Office
  • SPI Board of Realtors
  • SPI Economic Development Board

 

Areas & Enhancements:

The project will promote a variety of recreational and public access amenities that will encourage visitors to support the local economy. The much needed boating infrastructure will allow boaters, fishers, and kayakers to safely access the Laguna Madre. Amenities will include:

  • 31 parking spaces that comply with boating requirements
  • 1 boat ramp
  • 2 fish cleaning stations
  • 5 boat docks

 

The public access & recreation opportunities include:

  • Boat ramp & refurbished bulkhead
  • Refurbish 5 transient boat docks
  • Laguna Madre access
  • Environmental education signage
  • Educational signage of coastal habitat and boating safety

 

The City has obtained documentation of willing sellers for the five parcels proposed for acquisition. The project has the full support of the Chamber and Commerce and the Economic Development Board of South Padre Island. The education component of the project includes providing environmental education signage on Laguna Madre habitat, flora, fauna, and boating safety.

 

Project 3 Corral Street Public Access and Boating Infrastructure

Corral Street Boat Ramp 1

Corral Street Boat Ramp 2

CORRAL STREET PUBLIC BOAT RAMP
Unit Unit Cost Quantity Total
Land AC 1 $1,143,561.00
Ramp 1 $670,439.00
Parking (31 Spaces) $6,000.00 31 $186,000.00
Renovation of Docks $40,000.00 5 $200,000.00
Professional Fees: Appraisal, survey, design, permitting 7.70% $169,400.00
Grant Admin Fees 3.00% $71,082.00
SUBTOTAL $2,440,482.00