Union Dry Dock & Repair is a waterfront property located in Hoboken, NJ, that has been at the center of controversy due to plans for a ferry maintenance and refueling facility. Owned by NJ Transit and leased to NY Waterway, the site has sparked intense protests from residents and elected officials who argue that it should be preserved as public open space, completing the city's mile and a half of riverfront park.
The Union Dry Dock property is not only significant for its potential as a public space, but it also boasts the only natural sand beach along the Hudson River south of the George Washington Bridge. The area is home to the Hoboken Cove Community Boathouse, which offers free kayaking and paddleboarding, and serves as an ecologically sensitive zone for various marine species. Despite claims by NY Waterway that the city is trying to end its ferry service, the City of Hoboken supports alternative locations for the maintenance facility that would not disrupt residential and recreational uses along the waterfront.
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