Fairhope, Alabama
MAGNOLIA BEACH AREA WORST HIT
Besides contributing to the partial collapse of a brick wall at city hall, the big storm of February 24th did significant damage all along the city's shoreline: especially at the Magnolia Beach area where more sand washed away and landings at the end of two small piers were dislodged.
The Times' weather reporter captured the storm live early one morning last week -- clk.
Sand that was trucked in almost two years ago at a cost of $70K (clk) has completely washed away, creating a sand cliff and threatening the trees and other plants again.
Also, it appears the seawall south of the main pier is leaning more and some wooden timbers and concrete were further damaged: new sink holes were developing there as well.
A landing at the end of the White Avenue pier was also shifted off its foundation.
The mayor said total costs for the repairs this time could be substantial.
TOWN MEETING PLANNED
A town meeting is scheduled for March 24th for anyone interested in shoreline erosion issues to provide input into the new Beach Management Plan for the city.
South Coast Engineering is developing the plan that is to focus mostly on two main beaches: North Beach Park and Magnolia Beach.
The meeting will be held at the library from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.
MAGNOLIA BEACH AREA WORST HIT
Besides contributing to the partial collapse of a brick wall at city hall, the big storm of February 24th did significant damage all along the city's shoreline: especially at the Magnolia Beach area where more sand washed away and landings at the end of two small piers were dislodged.
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Wednesday. Feb. 24 storm |
Sand that was trucked in almost two years ago at a cost of $70K (clk) has completely washed away, creating a sand cliff and threatening the trees and other plants again.
Also, it appears the seawall south of the main pier is leaning more and some wooden timbers and concrete were further damaged: new sink holes were developing there as well.
A landing at the end of the White Avenue pier was also shifted off its foundation.
The mayor said total costs for the repairs this time could be substantial.
TOWN MEETING PLANNED
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| Magnolia Beach |
A town meeting is scheduled for March 24th for anyone interested in shoreline erosion issues to provide input into the new Beach Management Plan for the city.
South Coast Engineering is developing the plan that is to focus mostly on two main beaches: North Beach Park and Magnolia Beach.
The meeting will be held at the library from 4:00 - 5:00 pm.
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| North (duckpond) beach |
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| park south of main pier |
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| south of main pier |
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| Magnolia Beach |
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| Pecan Ave. pier |
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| Pecan Ave. pier landing |
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| Pecan Ave. pier |
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| Orange Ave. pier landing |
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| White Ave. pier |
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