COWI lands Berkeley Pier with ferry access project

Berkeley, California – COWI, a leading global engineering firm, has been selected to support the City of Berkeley in its ambitions to transform the Berkeley Municipal Pier into a dual- purpose pier featuring ferry access as well as public recreation.

The project will contribute to the rejuvenation of the Berkeley Waterfront, offering a distinctive and memorable experience for residents and visitors. The project aims to create a destination that offers entertainment and relaxation for residents and visitors while also addressing the congestion on the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge while.

The City of Berkeley commencement of the engineering design contract with COWI represents a significant milestone after a rigorous two-year undertaking, including a comprehensive one-year public process for the first ferry terminal designing for all-electric ferry use.

COWI is tasked with providing engineering services to advance the project through concept development, final design, bid, and construction. COWI will work closely with City staff, Water Emergency Transportation Authority (WETA), and the environmental team to deliver a facility that will be a key transportation link, after a large seismic event.

James Connolly, Project Director, COWI in North America, said: “With COWI’s extensive experience in marine infrastructure and waterfront projects we will play a major part in transforming the Berkeley Pier into a vibrant hub for ferry services as well as being a community sanctuary. COWI has previously worked on three marina improvement projects within the City as part of the On-call Waterfront Engineering, Design, Environmental Permitting, and Construction Administration Services Contract.”



source https://csengineermag.com/cowi-lands-berkeley-pier-with-ferry-access-project/

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