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DOT&PF Notice to Begin Engineering & Environmental Studies: Funter Bay Cannery Float Restoration

Project # SHARB00651

The Funter Bay Cannery Float facility in Funter Bay, Alaska sustained extensive damage over the winter, leaving portions unsafe and unusable until repairs can be completed. The shore access float, pedestrian gangway, and approach trestle are currently closed. As an interim measure, the gangway and damaged gangway float will be removed to further stabilize the site.

The primary mooring float remains available for transient boaters; however, shore access is not maintained until project completion. Remaining structures are in varying stages of deterioration and users should exercise caution. Large vessel use and unattended moorage are discouraged.

Concurrently, the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) in partnership with the Alaska Department and Fish and Game (ADF&G) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Federal Aid in Sport Fish Restoration (SFR) Program is proposing to restore the Funter Bay Cannery Float.

The proposed project includes:
• Removing and disposing of existing timber and steel piles
• Relocating a 10’ x 125’ float
• Refurbishing the 6’ x 119’ approach and existing 6’ x 50’ gangway
• Removing and replacing the existing 10’ x 50’ float with a new timber 12’ x 50’ float
• Removing and disposing of existing 24’ x 36’ seaplane float

Engineering development activities are anticipated to conclude in late fall 2026. Construction is projected to begin in 2027. The existing seaplane float is no longer in place and is not included in the restoration project due to funding limitations. Future installation may be considered if funding or circumstances allow.

DOT&PF is providing this notice for interested parties awareness and input. Your comments on the proposed project are welcome. Additional project information, including updates and materials, is available on the project website: https://dot.alaska.gov/sereg/projects/funter-bay-float

Please submit your written comments to:
 Christy Gentemann, Regional Environmental Manager
DOT&PF Southcoast Region
P.O. Box 112506
Juneau, AK 99801-2506
Phone: (907) 465-4524
Fax: (907) 465-4414
Email: christy.gentemann@alaska.gov

To ensure that all possible factors are considered, please provide comments via email, fax, or mailing address by May 29, 2026.

It is the policy of the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities (DOT&PF) that no person shall be excluded from participation in, or be denied benefits of, any and all programs or activities we provide based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, ability, or national origin, regardless of the funding source including Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and State of Alaska funds. DOT&PF complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

If you or someone you represent requires special accommodations in order to respond to this public notice, please call or email the project coordinator listed above, or call Alaska Relay at 711, or call (800) 770-8973 for TTY, (800) 770-8255 for voice, (800) 770-3919 for ASCII, (866) 355-6198 for STS. Ask the communications assistant to call the project coordinator listed above so arrangements can be made to assist you.

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Created 4/29/2026 9:27:52 AM by asaggiomo

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Department: Transportation and Public Facilities
Category: Public Notices
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Location(s): Southcoast Region
Project/Regulation #: SHARB00651
 
Publish Date: 4/29/2026
Archive Date: 5/30/2026
 
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