Cambridge Waterfront Development has announced completion of the demolition phase at the development known as Cambridge Harbor.

It included the removal of the Dorchester General Hospital building and nearby nurses’ quarters as well as Governors Hall slab, two empty medical office buildings, associated parking lots and other hardscapes.

This allowed for all 30-plus developable acres along Cambridge Creek and the Choptank River to be cleared.

“This was truly a team effort that required all of our partners working together,” said CWDI Executive Director Matt Leonard. “The city of Cambridge, Dorchester County, state of Maryland, Municipal Utilities Commission, Delmarva Power and Shore Health helped with permitting, utility disconnects, funding and other critical activities.”

CWDI received the final demolition permit on Sept. 1. Davis Construction, the project’s general contractor, mobilized their equipment the week of Sept. 5, and Network Realty Partners advised on all phases.

The three companies tried to minimize disruption to the surrounding neighborhood and reduce the waste sent to the landfill. Crushed masonry materials have been stockpiled on site, ready for reuse in the construction of Cambridge Harbor. During the next few weeks, final grading and seeding will be completed. Once a stable stand of grass is in place, the fencing will be removed so that only the masonry pile is secured.

“Our promise to the community is that they come first,” said Leonard. “We are going to open and activate the greenspaces as soon as possible so the community can enjoy them.”

CWDI and its partners will also maintain public access to the boat ramp and trailer parking, wharf, boardwalk and tree park. Over the course of the following development phases, certain areas of the site will be fenced off for construction and public safety.

Developed in partnership with and to the benefit of the community, Cambridge Harbor is expected to be a highly activated area featuring a biking/walking promenade, hotel, food and beverage establishments, entertainment and public recreation venues, retail shops, office space, and mixed-use residential structures. It is intended to promote Cambridge and Dochester County’s history, heritage and culture while also serving as an inviting tourist destination.

CWDI is a nonprofit development corporation that was formed through an agreement of the city of Cambridge, Dorchester County and the state of Maryland. The company recently moved its day-to-day operations to the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce building at 306 High St. in Cambridge.