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Magnolia Beach Expansion/Stabilization Project Starts

Fairhope, Alabama thefairhopetimes.blogspot.com      Today. EFFORT STARTED IN 2016 The long-awaited Magnolia Beach re-nourishment/stabilization project has finally started; it includes installation of breakwaters as well as more sand to widen the northern section in the area around the small wooden pier. American Asphalt Services Inc. is the contractor for $495K (lowest bidder). GMC is the project’s engineer. Final completion is expected by the end of Summer. A $620 GOMESA state grant awarded in 2023 is being used to finance the project. Planning for the project actually began about 10 years ago with a public meeting at the library (photos below).     2016 beach plan meeting. 2016 erosion photo.            

Thomas Hospital Getting Another Emergency Generator

City Gets Another 'Clean' Audit Report

Fairhope's Municipal Judge Leading Amateur at U.S. Senior Open

County Commissioner Wants Rezoning Pause

New Hurricane Safe Room Funding Snafu

New School Superintendent Interviews Set For July 14

Various Zoning Ordinance Changes Also Up For Approval

Big Daphne Sewage Overflow Reported

Water Connection Fee Hikes Proposed Too

Smaller Sewage Service Territory Map Proposed

"Chinese Military Company" At City's Airport?

City Garbage Truck Wrecked/Replaced