From Jordan Grice, Hearst Connecticut Media:
As Bridgeport Harbor drifts further from its industrial roots and into a future defined more by entertainment and residential uses, development of a new boatyard on the former Derecktor Shipyard site is likely to play a key role.
Construction along the waterfront is ongoing, and the city is weeks away from seeing the site reopened under a new banner of Bridgeport Boatworks.
“We’re moving forward and opening a new shipyard facility that will offer both retail and commercial services to the retail and boating markets in the area and the region,” said Harry Boardsen, general manager of Noank Shipyard, a Groton-based company that is preparing to reactivate the former boatyard as a recreational and commercial shipyard.
… The operation will offer boat repair and storage services. Noank has installed 75-ton and 200-ton boat travel lifts on the site along with a 45-ton self-propelled trailer, allowing it to handle a variety of vessels it is looking to attract to Bridgeport’s transitioning harbor.
Full story here.
It’s a start. Putting the pieces together but let’s not get all caught up on it. Derector had much more draw but it took too long for Bport Landing to develop.
Good news. Something more to build on…