STONE HARBOR — One of the visible improvements made through the county’s municipal aid program is at the Municipal Marina at 81st Street.

Always a favorite place for anglers to cast a line, the marina upgraded its former bulkhead to a vinyl one, and placed pavers behind that new bulkhead.

Shade from the sun, or just a relaxing place to take in the vista, is the wooden gazebo at the marina.

In August 2006, the borough received $426,416 for the project, known officially as Bay Marine Park Fishing Pier, 80th and 81st Street & the Bay (municipal marina).

That project constituted Phase III of a public marine park and fishing pier redevelopment project.

Phase I involved new bulkhead and the installation of a two-land boat ramp.

Phase II constituted the paving of a parking lot to provide free parking for 218 cars and trailers.

Phase III provided a 600-foot linear fishing pier which will run parallel along the Intracoastal Waterway. Benches are provided for fishermen and those wishing to enjoy the views of the coastal wetlands and intracoastal waterway.

A new walkway of pavers and a gazebo was also installed.