RIVERSIDE — The new pier at Riverside Landing is open for use.

“The pier itself is completed,” Councilman Jimmy Hollander said. “It looks really good and is very stable.”

According to the town’s contract with Tradesman Co., the floating pier is 768 square feet, including a 20-by-8 foot archway connecting the floating pier to the boardwalk, stairs leading from the flood plain elevation to the 8-by-8 foot boardwalk, and pilings for boats to dock at.

“We have had many comments on how nice it looks,” Hollander said.

He said there are a few items left to complete, including docking cleats.

“They will put in invisible cleats, which pop down when not in use,” Hollander said.

He said there is also some final cleanup work to be finished.

“There are 12 slots for boats to put in,” Hollander said. “They really went the extra mile to cut and taper the wood and make it look nice.”

He said the pier was finished in a timely manner.

“We wanted it for June, and we got it for June,” Hollander said.

He said the council intends to look at the flotillas for the gas pier next. Underwater lighting at Riverside Marina is also a topic at the town’s next scheduled work session.

Hollander said he has also been researching the cost of providing gasoline on the water.

“One estimate for an EPA (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency) approved marine pump with emergency shutoff is about $25,000,” he said.

Hollander said he is getting estimates from other oil companies as well, including not only gasoline on the water, but roadside.

Mayor Rusty Jessup said he is pleased the pier is finished and available for use.

“We are happy to be able to offer this service on the lake,” he said.