The town is moving forward with plans to expand the pavilion deck at Second Beach, adding about 700 square feet of space in time for the 2026 summer season.
The project, recommended by the Middletown Beach Commission, will replace the existing deck at the concession stand building at 315 Sachuest Point Road with a larger structure on the western side of the pavilion.
“This was a project the Beach Commission identified to help improve the overall experience at the beach,” said Will Cronin, who oversees the beaches for the town. “The deck we have now can tend to get crowded and doesn’t have enough space to serve all the needs.”
The town recently put out bids for the expansion project, with a mandatory pre-bid conference scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the upstairs conference room of Town Hall. Sealed bids are due Oct. 8 at 10 a.m.
The new deck will be constructed of wood and concrete, designed to withstand the harsh sandy and salty coastal conditions. Crossman Engineering of Warwick created the designs and layout for the expansion.
Funding for the project will come from the town’s Beach Fund, which is dedicated solely to beach improvements.
Cronin said the project will be completed well before Memorial Day weekend 2026, when the beach season begins. He noted that the 2025 beach season was strong, with excellent weather conditions and only two days of closures due to Hurricane Erin.
“Every year, we’re working to improve what we offer at Second and Third beaches,” Cronin said. “We feel this will be an important addition and one that will be welcomed next summer.”
The bid document package is available online at https://mdl.town/Beach-Deck-Bid-Documents.
