Kropf Industrial overcomes unique challenges rebuilding the dock system at Credit Village Marina
Sept 24, 2024
By Boating Industry Canada Staff Writer
When the people at Kropf Industrial took on the task of rebuilding the dock system at Credit Village Marina they knew that were a few obstacles to overcome, said Jordan Kropf, Sales Manager at Kropf Industrial Inc. The first was the timing. Starting in January and getting operational by May for the 2024 boating season was certainly a challenge. The second was managing the dredging of the harbour. It would seem simple enough but with limited space available for the accumulated sediment, its removal posed some difficult hauling situations. The next challenge was the landscape design. The plan called for building a retaining wall to prevent land sliding down from the steep inclines surrounding the harbour. Although there is no tidal effect, the Port Credit River has had some highwater issues in the past. Finally, was the challenge of design and installation for the continuously smooth, curved deck which is the signature design element of the marina. All of these issues were challenges for Kropf Industrial to overcome as was keeping the whole operation under strict environmental overview.
Credit Village Marina is owned and operated by the City of Mississauga. It provides hourly, daily and weekly rentals for dockage, plus several seasonal slips that can accommodate vessels up to 45 feet in length. It is located at the mouth of the Credit River in Port Credit and is close to restaurants, cafes, bars and shopping. The main dock is accessible to the general public, while the slip renters have access to their slip through a numbered lock gate.
Brian Gray, Supervisor, Marinas at the City of Mississauga expressed his appreciation for the design flexibility shown by Kropf Industrial while maintaining their high quality of workmanship and attention to detail. Kropf oversaw the installation of the new hydro and fuel dock facilities while adhering to all the regulations. Brian Gray was especially pleased with the epoxy coated steel flotation tubes that will provide a long life and more stability than their previous docking system. Also, Credit Village Marina chose an upgraded laminated PVC decking for its durability, long life and minimal maintenance.
Jordan Kropf who annually attends the Dock Expo Show in Nashville TN, mentions that Canada is starting to harmonize its dock codes with those used in the United States. In keeping with best practices, Kropf designed and installed a fire hose pedestal to provide additional protection.
City of Mississauga is very pleased with the outcome of the Credit Village Marina waterfront upgrade and Kropf Industrial is very proud of the results on this project.
