The reconstruction of the jetty and boat launching ramp, at the Police Marine Branch, North Creek, and Grand Turk has been completed. Boaters, anglers and outdoor enthusiasts on the island are now able to utilize a facility which has not been available for some time.
The reconstruction, funded by the Recovery Task Force, was required after the previous ramp – one of the most popular that served the area, was damaged and left requiring repairs after Hurricane Ike in 2008.
The repairs and enhancements, which include changes to the slope of the ramp, make it much easier and safer for boaters to launch and retrieve their boats. The reconstructed ramp is some 20 feet wide and 66 feet long, made of solid concrete, is set at an appropriate angle (grade), and the available depth at low tide is up to 3.5 feet.
The renovated facility fully meets the requirements of the Police Marine Branch, and also the wider boating community of Grand Turk; making launching of boats even faster and safer. The renovated ramp offers improved access to North Creek, a well utilized haven for craft in poor weather.
The site lies on property owned and managed by the Police Marine Branch. Members of the public wishing to use the facility should seek further information from the Police Marine Branch.
