Press Release
June 27, 2022
Angela P. Berti
(716) 812-3569 | Angela.Berti@parks.ny.gov
New York State Parks Announces $2.4 Million Upgrade Completed at Big Six Mile Creek Marina
State Marina on Grand Island features numerous
upgrades
The New York State Office of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation celebrated the reopening of the Big
Six Mile Creek Marina on Grand Island today following a $2.4 million renovation
project.
"This modernized marina will
now add to the already outstanding recreational opportunities on Grand Island.
State Parks has accomplished a lot here but there are more plans underway --
connecting the marina to the West River Shoreline Trail and providing fishing
access down to the pier in the river. We are grateful for Montana International
who manages the marina on behalf of State Parks and we hope that all the slip
holders and other members of the public enjoy the renewed facility," said Mark V. Mistretta, Niagara Region
Director.
This project involved upgrades to
expand the parking lot, modernize drainage and electrical systems, improve
landscaping with native species and rehabilitate the existing
building/restrooms, including making them fully accessible. Environmental site
improvements included removing a buried fuel tank, installing an above ground
fuel tank, and modernizing the sanitary sand filter. Located on the Niagara
River, this marina provides 125 seasonal boat slips,
four transient slips, a public launch for boating and world class fishing
access, gasoline and oil sales, and ice and pump out service.
The marina is operated under an
agreement with New York State Parks by Montana International.
State
Senator Sean Ryan said, "As we get outdoors and enjoy our beautiful summer weather in
Western New York, the renovated Big Six Mile Creek Marina will be a destination
for Grand Island residents and all those who love to get out on the water.
Thanks to a major state funded improvement project, the new marina features
significant upgrades to better serve the public and improve the marina
experience. My thanks to New York State Parks and Montana International for
moving this great project forward."
Assemblyman
Angelo Morinello said, "I would
like to thank Governor Hochul and the New York State Parks for their commitment
to the modernization of this marina. Grand Island is home to many eco-tourism
opportunities and Big Six Marina is the perfect place to begin an adventure on
the Niagara River. I look forward to continued development of our recreational
opportunities here on Grand Island."
Daniella Piper, NYPA
Regional Manager and Senior Vice President said, "The Power Authority is proud to support
the great work by State Parks on the Big Six Marina as well as many other
recent recreational improvements at Western New York Parks made possible
through the 2007 Relicensing of NYPA's flagship Niagara Power Project.
Expanding access to the waterfront and promoting environmental stewardship
preserves and enhances experiences now and for future generations."
Cyndy Montana, owner/operator
of Montana International said, "It is an honor to operate this marina and it is exciting
to have a ‘new' facility for our slip holders. Between the work that State
Parks has done and the programming we plan to bring, I am confident that Big Six
Marina will be the place to be summer after summer."
Funding for the project was
provided through Niagara River Greenway and the New York Works program. The
modernization of this marina comes on the heels of the completion of several
projects to restore the ecological health of the Niagara River and the
surrounding habitat making for outstanding fishing, birding and other
recreational opportunities. Additionally, the marina is located adjacent to the
8-mile West River Shoreline Trail which connects Beaver Island State Park to
Buckhorn Island State Park.
Construction was completed by
Nova Site Company, LLC, C&S Engineers were the construction managers and
the project was designed by Bergmann Associates.
The New York State Office of
Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks,
historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more,
which in 2021 were visited by record 78.4 million people. For more
information on any of these recreation areas, visit www.parks.ny.gov,
download the free NY State Parks Explorer mobile app or call 518.474.0456.
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