Alton Public Launch

LikeLakes · 11-16-2021, 05:11 PM

Does anyone know what happened that caused the delay in completing the work at Alton's public launch? Any idea if it will be completed before next boating season? I used to use it and have had to go elsewhere the last few years, was wondering.

LakeDad · 11-16-2021, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LikeLakes

Does anyone know what happened that caused the delay in completing the work at Alton's public launch? Any idea if it will be completed before next boating season? I used to use it and have had to go elsewhere the last few years, was wondering.

It’s paved and it looks like they’ve made a ton of progress in the last month.

The last orientation was tight, especially if people parked on the hill. Now, it’s all flat with a retaining wall and it’s as wide as possible.

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LikeLakes · 11-16-2021, 07:40 PM

I'll have to take a ride by and look, that sounds like a lot more progress than last time I was by.

burgerunh · 11-17-2021, 08:44 AM

I saw a post on facebook regarding the progress at the public launch and an interview with the contractor. Progress was slowed down due to material shortage issues. The launch is not done and will not be open for April 1, 2022 (the start of salmon fishing season for the non-fisherman out there). It sounded like they were shooting for a grand opening more like the beginning of May.

AC2717 · 11-17-2021, 08:44 AM

i was reading it was still delayed due to soil/material that was delivered and used was contaminated

codeman671 · 11-17-2021, 09:49 AM

i am surprised to hear this, it looks almost complete. Coleman is a great contractor, they are doing a large self storage project for me down in Dover and have been good to work with. Our foreman is awesome.

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LikeLakes Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 339 Thanks: 50 Thanked 92 Times in 66 Posts	Alton Public Launch Does anyone know what happened that caused the delay in completing the work at Alton's public launch? Any idea if it will be completed before next boating season? I used to use it and have had to go elsewhere the last few years, was wondering.

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AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,577 Thanks: 755 Thanked 355 Times in 267 Posts	i was reading it was still delayed due to soil/material that was delivered and used was contaminated __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries"

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LikeLakes Senior Member Join Date: May 2021 Posts: 339 Thanks: 50 Thanked 92 Times in 66 Posts	I'll have to take a ride by and look, that sounds like a lot more progress than last time I was by.

11-17-2021, 08:44 AM	#4
burgerunh Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 102 Thanks: 7 Thanked 33 Times in 23 Posts	I saw a post on facebook regarding the progress at the public launch and an interview with the contractor. Progress was slowed down due to material shortage issues. The launch is not done and will not be open for April 1, 2022 (the start of salmon fishing season for the non-fisherman out there). It sounded like they were shooting for a grand opening more like the beginning of May.

11-17-2021, 09:49 AM	#6
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,499 Thanks: 221 Thanked 815 Times in 489 Posts	i am surprised to hear this, it looks almost complete. Coleman is a great contractor, they are doing a large self storage project for me down in Dover and have been good to work with. Our foreman is awesome.