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A new way to contribute to the Delaware River & Bay Lighthouse Foundation - buy a can of paint. Donors at the $100 level will be listed on a plaque inside the lighthouse.       Our six year wait is over - the dock at Harbor of Refuge Light was completed 17 Nov 2016       The Board of Directors have many to thank:       Joan Larrivee of the Division of Historical and Cultural Affairs for her assistance in the administration of Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Assistance Grant for Historic Properties, US Department of the Interior, which was key to the funding of the dock replacement.       Thanks to Luke Browning and the crew of Marine Technologies Incorporated for the great job they did in a very challenging environment.       Our thanks also to Laura Burgess and Mat Dow of Keast & Hood Structural Engineers for the vital role they've played throughout the project.       Most of all we'd like to thank all of our supporters - you helped make this possible!       Winter is usually a quiet time for the foundation, but we will be busy making plans for restoration and maintenance that is now possible because of the new dock. Watch for Sunset Cruise information after the first of the New Year.       We'll keep you updated on our activities and events through email, our Facebook page and this web site.       Thanks to Luke Browning of MTI and Red Moulinier for providing the photos: Structural Steel being placed         20 Ton Side panel being placed Aerial view of Steel structure         MTI Crew securing the side panel to the structural steel Prefab Concrete in place on the front and sides         Welding Crew and additional steel being placed         Prep for additional concrete of top of structure Aerial view of the new dock. The two rectangular cutouts are covered with grates, and will allow storm water through, to reduce stress on the dock structure. Front view of the dock, showing the bumpers and ladder Side view of the dock New steps leading from the breakwater to the collar (handrails to be added). No more step ladders needed to get up to the caisson level! Mat Daw and Laura Burgess conducting the Lighthouse Structural Assessment         We finally have a new dock at Harbor of Refuge. Next steps will be cleaning up and restoration of the Harbor of Refuge. No doubt it needs a paint job! Let us know if you'd like to help. Make a Donation                                                 Follow Us On [ Home ] [ Our Lights ] [ Who We Are ] [ Join Us ] [ Foundation Merchandise ] [ Photo Gallery ] [ News Archives ] [ Light List ] 16899This web site is maintained by Delaware Quilts