City Dock Project
In response to deteriorating infrastructure and limitations on large vessel growth, the Bayfield Harbor Commission is planning a renovation to the City Dock. This project will see:
- the removal of the "L"
- construction of two 75' and one 60' docks for commercial use
- construction of five 40' floating docks for transient use
- construction of one 40' floating dock for mixed used
- upgraded electrical
- resurfacing of the dock
The project is currently estimated to cost around $5.2 million dollars with $887,250 in grant funding already secured. Applications for additional grant funding is pending, and any remainder will be financed with a loan paid by harbor revenue. See additional grant information in the FAQs.
The Bayfield Harbor Commission has been working with AMI Consulting Engineers on the project design. Current design document are available below.
If you have additional questions, please check out our FAQs or plan documents.
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Current Status:
- Six finger piers closed effective July 1st 2026
- Six finger piers removal scheduled for Fall 2026
- Public Stake Holders' Meeting - Oct. 13th 2026 5:00pm at the Bayfield Pavilion
Frequently Asked Questions
Please reach us at harbornick@cityofbayfield.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.
- Deteriorating condition of finger piers.
- Limitations on larger vessel growth.
- Upgrades needed to electrical serving slips.
- Removal of the “L”.
- Construction of three large docks for large commercial vessels (75’, 75’, 60’).
- Construction of six 40’ floating docks, mainly for bookable transient.
- Improves visitor flow and safety concerns on City Dock, with large tour boats concentrated closer to shore.
- Provides greater protection to vessels in slips.
- Increases bookable transient options.
- Sheet piling has deteriorated below the water line.
- Docks no longer fully supported.
- If nothing done, finger piers would be condemned and unusable. Electrical not to code.
- If just slips removed, space would be lost and unable to facilitate existing boating demand. Electrical not to code.
- The estimated budget is presently in the $5.2 million range. This may vary based on material costs when actual bids come in.
- Boating Infrastructure Grant (BIG): $587,250 with stipulations for creating 10 new transient slips.
- Army Corps of Engineer Funds: $300,000 remaining from past harbor projects.
- Seeking additional grants including Wisconsin Grants for Local Projects, Recreational Boating Facilities (RBF) and Harbor Assistance Program (HAP).
- The balance of the project will be financed with a debt service to be paid using Harbor revenue.
- Removal of the six deteriorated finger piers is set for Fall 2026.
- The remaining project timeline is dependent on grant availability. More information is expected in January 2027.
- Recreational boaters offered available slips in Bayfield Marina.
- Commercial businesses prioritized on City Dock. Specific slip locations dependent on project phase.
- AMI Consulting Engineering out of Superior.
- Nelson Construction for removal of finger piers.
Current Design Documents
60% Design - City Dock Plan Set (pdf)
Download60% Design - City Dock Specifications (pdf)
Download60% Design - City Dock Estimate (pdf)
DownloadBayfield City Dock Transient Docking Project -BIG Proposal (pdf)
Download2017 Marina Economic Impact Report phase II (pdf)
Download2017 Marina Economic Impact Report (pdf)
DownloadCity Dock Project Financial Analysis (Jan 2026) (pdf)
DownloadBayfield Finger Pier Inspection Letter - 2026.06.04 (pdf)
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