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HARTFORDBUSINESS.COM | SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 7 DE AL WATCH The project was delayed for years by extensive site and infrastructure work, Christoph Jr. said. RCI had to clear the remains of a demolished power plant, raise the site by eight feet, and construct a bulkhead around the entire peninsula. "There were years when millions and millions of dollars were being spent on infrastructure, but people didn't believe anything was happening," he said. The development took another major step forward in 2019, with the opening of a 220-slip Bridgeport Harbor Marina and a 48,000-square- foot mixed-use Lighthouse at Steel- pointe building that houses the Boca Oyster Bar on the ground floor and RCI's headquarters. That same year, RCI constructed a 50,000-square-foot shipyard on a 40-acre parcel for marine service provider Bridgeport Boatworks. Located in the city's nearby East End neighborhood, the site was previously home to the Derecktor Shipyard at Steelpointe. Hornblower Group, a San Francis- co-based ferry operator, entered into a long-term lease agreement that included investing $8 million in the Bridgeport Boatworks building. RCI is currently building a 2-acre gas station and 150-foot tunnel car wash on the Bridgeport Boatworks site. It also plans to construct a second 40,000-square-foot building for boat repair and servicing, spokesman Adam Wood said. Christoph Jr. said the Steelpointe Harbor project brings its share of sleepless nights, but he views it as crit- ical to improving Bridgeport's profile as a place to live, work and play. "We're excited to be on the fore- front of this battle to change that perception," he said. During his State of the City address in late May, Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim referred to the Steelpointe Harbor project as a prime example of the city's efforts to redevelop brownfields. "As an old industrial city, Bridge- port's future is dependent, in part, on its ability to reclaim brownfields into sites for housing and commercial development," he said. "Steelpointe, which was once the site of an old and polluting power plant, is being transformed before our eyes." Renderings show completed versions of a (top) 141-room Residence Inn at Steelpointe hotel, and (bottom left to right) The August apartment building next to a 15-story, 300-unit apartment complex. Contributed | RCI Group www.borghesibuilding.com 2155 East Main Street, Torrington, Connecticut 06790 860.482.7613 Check out our new website! Building Ideas Building Ideas © 2011 BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. All rights reserved. Butler Manufacturing ™ is a division of BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc. Congratulations to Borghesi Building and Engineering Co. Inc. on taking home two Butler Awards: e Eagle Crier award for $75 million cumulative sales and an award celebrating Borghesi for their 50 years as a valued Butler Builder! What an amazing accomplishment by an unstoppable team! Pictured accepting the award from Butler Area Manager, John Curtin (4th from the le†) are Marc Borghesi, Rob Blanchee, John Phillips, Rich Hall, John Curtin and Jeff Borghesi. Borghesi Building and Engineering Co. Inc. was founded in 1942 and are now in their 3rd generation of Borghesi family leadership. ey have been serving their clients throughout Connecticut for over 73 years! Known for providing complete Design Build solutions with full house engineering and general contracting, Borghesi is Connecticut's industry leader! Please help us in congratulating the entire Borghesi team on this fantastic accomplishment. John Curtin Area Manager - New England Butler Manufacturing