Fairhope, Alabama
Update: The city council approved these at its Monday meeting.
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| Magnolia Beach Erosion. |
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| South Beach Park Erosion. |
EROSION CONTINUES
The city council is expected to appropriate funds for emergency repairs to the collapsed seawall in south beach park ($21K to add rip rap) and for sand replenishment at the north end of Magnolia Beach ($17K). Both areas were heavily impacted by last summer's hurricanes but are long-term problems as well.
The loss numerous shoreline trees from hurricane Sally factored in at Magnolia Beach.
Complete replacement of the park's seawall is expected to be part of the controversial $6 million 'Working Waterfront' RESTORE grant project, if it ever materializes.
Comments
The Magnolia Beach erosion is a different issue. Much of the erosion there is caused by children climbing on the hill and in many cases, intentionally making it erode. One can't really blame the kids because to them, they're just having fun, but the lack of understanding on the part of the parents is sad and unacceptable.
Yes, and that's why you see all the handicapped parking spaces around the circle.