Damage resulting from the recent flood will limit the services provided at the Hannibal Marina for weeks to come, according to Andrew Dorian, recreation supervisor for the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department. Dorian stressed that most portions of the marina are now open to boaters. “There are times when sections of it will be closed off,” he said. Boaters wanting to spend time on the river had best come with their craft already fueled since the marina’s fuel pump remains out of service. “The gas dock will be out of commission for at least a month,” said Dorian. “I was shocked by the amount of damage it sustained. We can’t get onto it right now. There’s no walkway to get to it.” Before any significant repairs can be made to the dock the gasoline lines must first be disconnected, according to Dorian, adding that the process of disconnecting those lines was expected to begin Tuesday. Two sections of the older portion of the marina broke free during the flood. One walkway section wound up in Nipper Park while the other was located approximately 30 yards away amidst some trees that border Bear Creek. The city’s new docks also sustained damage during the flood when an anchor pole on the north end of the marina gave way. “We hoped that none of the poles would slip out, but one did and that caused the damage,” said Dorian. “Under the pressure of the water and because of damage caused by a tree, the middle pole buckled.” Representati ...
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Damage resulting from the recent flood will limit the services provided at the Hannibal Marina for weeks to come, according to Andrew Dorian, recreation supervisor for the Hannibal Parks and Recreation Department. Dorian stressed that most portions of the marina are now open to boaters. “There are times when sections of it will be closed off,” he said. Boaters wanting to spend time on the river had best come with their craft already fueled since the marina’s fuel pump remains out of service. “The gas dock will be out of commission for at least a month,” said Dorian. “I was shocked by the amount of damage it sustained. We can’t get onto it right now. There’s no walkway to get to it.” Before any significant repairs can be made to the dock the gasoline lines must first be disconnected, according to Dorian, adding that the process of disconnecting those lines was expected to begin Tuesday. Two sections of the older portion of the marina broke free during the flood. One walkway section wound up in Nipper Park while the other was located approximately 30 yards away amidst some trees that border Bear Creek. The city’s new docks also sustained damage during the flood when an anchor pole on the north end of the marina gave way. “We hoped that none of the poles would slip out, but one did and that caused the damage,” said Dorian. “Under the pressure of the water and because of damage caused by a tree, the middle pole buckled.” Representati ...