Even though city leaders officially broke ground in May for the long awaited City Marina, drive by the marina site and notice that the site still looks untouched. But city officials and project coordinators are assuring that the construction is still right on schedule.

Director of Selma Parks and Recreation department, Elton Reece, said on Wednesday that the marina project is in good shape to be completed by Labor Day weekend as well as ready for the Cabela King Kat Tournament set for September.

On Aug. 13 Reece said the groundwork will begin.

“The workers will start to do all of the groundwork… they will level the ground and put in the gas line and all of the electrical work,” Reece said.

As for the construction of the building, three building units will be delivered and assembled on the site on Aug. 27. One of those buildings is a kitchen and the other two are sitting space and decking. The buildings will sit up in floats for when the water level rises on the river.

Reece said most people involved with the Marina know and are updated on the construction schedule and timeline but there he said people always ask questions concerning the project.

“There is not a day that goes by that someone doesn’t ask when the marina is going to be done,” Reece said. “Some people think it can just go up in a day but that’s not how it works.”

The new facility will accommodate up to 100 people at a time and will feature a gas pump for boats, a feature that the last marina did not have.

“It will function as a place for boaters to eat, fellowship, get gas and have an enjoyable time on the river,” Cecil Williamson, Selma City Council President said at the May groundbreaking ceremony. “The city will profit from sales taxes of gas and food sold. This is a great recreational opportunity for Selma.”