Beach Expansion Project to Start July 11th

The City of Negaunee will begin its beach expansion project on Teal Lake, starting on Monday, July 11. The beach will remain closed during the duration of the project, which is estimated to last three-weeks. (Please see attached map for details).

This project is made possible through a $82,600 grant awarded by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development.

The project will involve multiple upgrades to the Teal Lake beach shoreline. These upgrades are based on recommendations from the Michigan State University’s Teal Lake Shoreline Climate and Health Adaptation Vision project which was completed in July 2020.

These upgrades include an expansion of the sandy area of the beach from 1000 square feet to 1800 square feet, relocation of the street surface storm water discharge pipes, installation of ADA components (ramp and beach mat), the addition of picnic tables, and some tree plantings.

The overall cost of the project is $107,700, with the city contributing 25 percent of the funding, equaling $25,100.

Residents and visitors are encouraged to not enter the construction zone and seek alternate locations to swim from.

“We are fortunate to have a large section of accessible shoreline along Teal Lake. The shoreline south of the beach will remain open for public access during this project, City Manager Heffron said. 

Questions concerning this release may be directed to the attention of the City Manager, Nate Heffron at (906) 475-7700 ext. 11 (See 1 attachment).