22-02-2025
Billy Goat Hole Boat Ramp to temporarily close: ADCNR
MOBILE COUNTY, Ala. (WKRG) — Billy Goat Hole Boat Ramp will be temporarily closing for 'additional renovations' starting Sunday, Feb. 23, according to the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
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According to officials with the ADCNR Marine Patrol Division, the renovations began at the ramp with a parking lot update in 2023.
During this round of renovations, the boat ramp and docks will be replaced and will be installed 30 feet farther from Bienville Boulevard, according to the ADCNR release.
Part of the new decks will be completed with material that will make them certified by the Americans with Disabilities Act. An ADA-compliant lift and new wheelchair ramp, which are expected to improve access to the restrooms and concession areas, will be part of the renovations.
'This facility is an important asset to local boaters and anglers on Dauphin Island and to those who come here to enjoy Alabama's coastal waters,' said ADCNR Commissioner Chris Blankenship. 'This is the most used boat ramp in Coastal Alabama.'
The construction is expected to be completed within four months.
'The Billy Goat Hole Boat Ramp renovation is a joint project between MRD and the Town of Dauphin Island,' read the release.
The funds for the project are being provided through the Gulf of Mexico Energy Security Act.
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For more information visit the ADCNR website or call the MRD Dauphin Island office at 251-861-2882.
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