New Beach Patrol HQ & Comfort Station Coming to Baltimore Ave.

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Project Overview

Reconstruction of a new Rehoboth Beach Patrol headquarters and public comfort station at Baltimore Avenue will begin in December 2023. The project was delayed from an anticipated September 2023 start in order to, as required by state law and city code, obtain a Planning Commission report and hold a public hearing related to the abandonment of the eastern terminus of Baltimore Avenue to build the new facility. The current construction schedule calls for work to continue through the summer 2024 season (with portable public restrooms to be installed) and for a May 2025 completion date.

The two-story, 5,500-square foot building will be fully accessible with public facilities on the first level and the beach patrol on the second level. Davis, Bowen & Friedel has designed the facility to provide for:

  • a state-of-the-art beach patrol facility that provides lifeguards with improved sightlines along the beach
  • quick response and functionality
  • a gateway between the boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue
  • flexibility for after-hours and non-seasonal use
  • a public comfort station that is accessible and easily navigable from the boardwalk.

Delmarva Veteran Builders has been awarded the construction contract, originally for $4,897,000. EDiS Company will serve as the construction manager.

Current Project Update: September 11, 2024

Foundation work for the building has been essentially completed. Site foundation work - for ramps, staircases, and retaining walls - is ongoing. In addition, masonry and concrete first-floor walls are being installed. If weather cooperates, the floor slab for the primary building is scheduled to be poured the week of September 16.

How You Can Be Involved

Help us capture the rich tradition of the past 100+ years of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol by sharing your story here. You can also sign up to stay informed as the new headquarters and comfort station take shape and take the Rehoboth Beach experience—for our personnel and visitors—into the future. We'll reach back out when we have updates to share.

Project Overview

Reconstruction of a new Rehoboth Beach Patrol headquarters and public comfort station at Baltimore Avenue will begin in December 2023. The project was delayed from an anticipated September 2023 start in order to, as required by state law and city code, obtain a Planning Commission report and hold a public hearing related to the abandonment of the eastern terminus of Baltimore Avenue to build the new facility. The current construction schedule calls for work to continue through the summer 2024 season (with portable public restrooms to be installed) and for a May 2025 completion date.

The two-story, 5,500-square foot building will be fully accessible with public facilities on the first level and the beach patrol on the second level. Davis, Bowen & Friedel has designed the facility to provide for:

  • a state-of-the-art beach patrol facility that provides lifeguards with improved sightlines along the beach
  • quick response and functionality
  • a gateway between the boardwalk and Baltimore Avenue
  • flexibility for after-hours and non-seasonal use
  • a public comfort station that is accessible and easily navigable from the boardwalk.

Delmarva Veteran Builders has been awarded the construction contract, originally for $4,897,000. EDiS Company will serve as the construction manager.

Current Project Update: September 11, 2024

Foundation work for the building has been essentially completed. Site foundation work - for ramps, staircases, and retaining walls - is ongoing. In addition, masonry and concrete first-floor walls are being installed. If weather cooperates, the floor slab for the primary building is scheduled to be poured the week of September 16.

How You Can Be Involved

Help us capture the rich tradition of the past 100+ years of the Rehoboth Beach Patrol by sharing your story here. You can also sign up to stay informed as the new headquarters and comfort station take shape and take the Rehoboth Beach experience—for our personnel and visitors—into the future. We'll reach back out when we have updates to share.

Comments & Questions

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  • Share Does the building meet all Rehoboth building codes and zoning requirements including parking? Did the city consider and study any alternative sites in the City for the building and new restrooms? Did City consider upgrading the existing bathrooms and building the Beach Patrol facilities somewhere else? What did the City do to reduce the cost of the building? on Facebook Share Does the building meet all Rehoboth building codes and zoning requirements including parking? Did the city consider and study any alternative sites in the City for the building and new restrooms? Did City consider upgrading the existing bathrooms and building the Beach Patrol facilities somewhere else? What did the City do to reduce the cost of the building? on Twitter Share Does the building meet all Rehoboth building codes and zoning requirements including parking? Did the city consider and study any alternative sites in the City for the building and new restrooms? Did City consider upgrading the existing bathrooms and building the Beach Patrol facilities somewhere else? What did the City do to reduce the cost of the building? on Linkedin Email Does the building meet all Rehoboth building codes and zoning requirements including parking? Did the city consider and study any alternative sites in the City for the building and new restrooms? Did City consider upgrading the existing bathrooms and building the Beach Patrol facilities somewhere else? What did the City do to reduce the cost of the building? link

    Does the building meet all Rehoboth building codes and zoning requirements including parking? Did the city consider and study any alternative sites in the City for the building and new restrooms? Did City consider upgrading the existing bathrooms and building the Beach Patrol facilities somewhere else? What did the City do to reduce the cost of the building?

    Moondog asked 12 months ago

    This facility actually does not have a zoning designation. However, the city's building and licensing department has reviewed the plans and determined that the facility meets city code requirements.

    As part of the Wilmington and Baltimore Avenue Streetscape conversation, the city considered moving the facility further north along the boardwalk. After several conversations, the Board of Commissioners opted to leave the facility in its current Baltimore Avenue location.

  • Share What entity owns the land under the existing RBBP building? What is the lot's address? Will the portion of Baltimore Avenue to be abandoned as part of the Avenue be added to that lot that fronts on the Boardwalk? on Facebook Share What entity owns the land under the existing RBBP building? What is the lot's address? Will the portion of Baltimore Avenue to be abandoned as part of the Avenue be added to that lot that fronts on the Boardwalk? on Twitter Share What entity owns the land under the existing RBBP building? What is the lot's address? Will the portion of Baltimore Avenue to be abandoned as part of the Avenue be added to that lot that fronts on the Boardwalk? on Linkedin Email What entity owns the land under the existing RBBP building? What is the lot's address? Will the portion of Baltimore Avenue to be abandoned as part of the Avenue be added to that lot that fronts on the Boardwalk? link

    What entity owns the land under the existing RBBP building? What is the lot's address? Will the portion of Baltimore Avenue to be abandoned as part of the Avenue be added to that lot that fronts on the Boardwalk?

    LVTfan asked 12 months ago

    The address for the RBP facility is 99 North Boardwalk. The city owns that lot as well as the street portion to be abandoned and incorporated into the new RBP/comfort station facility.

  • Share Money should be spent on more lifeguards first. There should be guards on each block or two. on Facebook Share Money should be spent on more lifeguards first. There should be guards on each block or two. on Twitter Share Money should be spent on more lifeguards first. There should be guards on each block or two. on Linkedin Email Money should be spent on more lifeguards first. There should be guards on each block or two. link

    Money should be spent on more lifeguards first. There should be guards on each block or two.

    GOH asked about 1 year ago

    Thank you for your comment.

  • Share Will this serve as a public bathhouse or be open to the public in any way? Or be accessible to those in the Polar Bear Plunge (crowd)? If it will, what will it have, such as number of toilets, changing/shower areas? on Facebook Share Will this serve as a public bathhouse or be open to the public in any way? Or be accessible to those in the Polar Bear Plunge (crowd)? If it will, what will it have, such as number of toilets, changing/shower areas? on Twitter Share Will this serve as a public bathhouse or be open to the public in any way? Or be accessible to those in the Polar Bear Plunge (crowd)? If it will, what will it have, such as number of toilets, changing/shower areas? on Linkedin Email Will this serve as a public bathhouse or be open to the public in any way? Or be accessible to those in the Polar Bear Plunge (crowd)? If it will, what will it have, such as number of toilets, changing/shower areas? link

    Will this serve as a public bathhouse or be open to the public in any way? Or be accessible to those in the Polar Bear Plunge (crowd)? If it will, what will it have, such as number of toilets, changing/shower areas?

    HCamp asked about 1 year ago

    The new comfort station part of this facility will be open to the public year-round and so will be accessible to people attending the Polar Bear Plunge. No shower facilities will be available. However, there will be four changing rooms and two accessible family restrooms, one with an adult changing table. The women's restroom will have 10 toilets; the men's will have five toilets and seven urinals.

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