Riverfront

Riverwalk South

The first of the linear Riverwalk projects, Riverwalk South created a tourist destination along the historic shoreline.

Pile-supported timber boardwalk from Nun St to Dock St w/ Pocket Parks

Completed: 2003 Cost: $2,600,000

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Conlon Pier

In 2004, looking north toward the dilapidated Almont Shipping site, developer Dean Scarafoni said the project was ridiculed as the “Riverwalk to Nowhere”.

Pier renovation & timber boardwalk extension from Coastline Inn

Completed: 2003 Cost: $1,250,000

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Governors Landing Bulkhead

The City accepted ownership with the understanding that developer-installed timber bulkhead would need to be replaced.

New steel bulkhead to replace original developer-installed timber bulkhead.

Completed: 2008 Cost: $311,989

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Hilton Bulkhead & Riverwalk

During demolition of the original boardwalk, the old bulkhead began to collapse. The Contractor’s quick action rescued the hotel’s pool.

Steel dual bulkhead and pile-supported timber boardwalk

Completed: 2009 Cost: $4,216,000

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Visitor Center Bulkhead

In 2009 a sinkhole developed under Water Street. An underwater investigation revealed a retaining wall had been undermined.

Steel bulkhead and landscape improvements at Market Street

Completed: 2009 Cost: $1,174,724

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Sawmill Point Riverwalk

Reaching through the tidal marsh to the Isabel Holmes Bridge, this is a great place for a quiet stroll.

Pile-supported timber boardwalk

Completed: 2010 Cost: $1,144,000

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Convention Center Riverwalk

The Riverwalk wraps around the property as an integral feature of the facility. Careful design preserved a valuable tree at the Conlon Pier.

Steel bulkhead and timber boardwalk to the NW corner of the site

Completed: 2011 Cost: $1,940,000

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Port City Marina Riverwalk

A public/private partnership extended the Riverwalk to the foot of Harnett Street.

Concrete walkway plus timber boardwalk along the Convention Center

Completed: 2014 Cost: $5,533,000

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Harnett St–Cowan St Riverwalk

The long-awaited connection to the Dean Hardwoods Riverwalk at Sawmill Point has been completed!

Pile-supported timber boardwalk (approx. 1,100 ft.)

Completed: 2015 Cost: $2,221,000

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Brooks Building Riverwalk

The deteriorated cantilevered dock was demolished and replaced by a free-standing Riverwalk.

Pile-supported timber boardwalk w/ Fabri-form shoreline stabilization

Completed: 2017 Cost: $1,062,000

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Coastline Inn Bulkhead

A steel bulkhead and new timber boardwalk were installed in 2017.

Steel bulkhead & timber boardwalk reconstruction

Completed: 2017 Cost: $772,000

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Water St Park at Market St

The ambitious recreation of Water Street Park was born out of the major repair at the Market Street intersection.

Streetscape & Bulkhead at Market Street. Water/Sewer to Princess Street. Visitor Center building rehabilitation

Completed: 2017 Cost: $2,300,000

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Visitor Center Park

River views and open space were restored. The nautical flags spell “Wilmington”.

Renovation of the park with standard Riverwalk elements

Completed: 2022 Cost: $372,000

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Water St Park at Courthouse

Improvements near the federal courthouse are expected to be completed in 2027.

Streetscaping and park improvements supported by a reinforced concrete relieving platform recently constructed by the U.S. Coast Guard

Completed: Future Cost: $1,820,000

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Water St Park Expansion

The recent acquisition of property from the US Coast Guard provides an opportunity for valuable open space.

Conversion of a steel bulkhead to a relieving platform & park improvements

Completed: Future Cost: $TBD