In case you have been wondering what has been going on across the creek.
The DNR has been rebuilding the rail lift ramp that will enable them to service their fleet here in Cambridge.
The project started last summer when the ramp was partitioned with temporary steel pilings.
The water was pumped out creating a dry work space. The original wooden pilings an rails were replaced. In the past three weeks, the large crane returned to remove the steel pilings.
Response to an email sent to the DNR
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Dear Sir:
Thank you for
contacting the Maryland Department of Natural Resources regarding the work in
Cambridge Creek.
The department's
Engineering and Construction Unit has replaced the railway that we use to pull
boats out of the water for repairs. The next phase
of the project includes replacing the bulkhead. This a very important facility for the department
because we use it to house equipment and materials, including our ice
breaker.
Thanks again for
writing the department. If you have any additional comments or questions about
the project, please contact Jordan L. at the Maryland DNR
Thanks,
Stephen
 
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Stephen E. Schatz
Director, Communications
Department of Natural Resources
580 Taylor Ave., D-4
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
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It appears that the work is done.
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| The DNR Ship Maintenance Facility. Big Lou, the tug, is docked above the rail ramp. |
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| The large crane needed to place and remove the steel bulkhead pilings heads out to the Choptank |
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| A tight fit, a slow approach held up street traffic for 20 minutes |
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| Safely on the north side |
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