Fairhope, Alabama
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| Construction beginning. |
MOSTLY FUNDED BY BP OIL SPILL FINES
The long-talked-about renovation of the pier/waterfront is beginning. Contractors began installing fencing and rerouting traffic this morning.
The $10 million project includes replacing/repairing seawalls, adding a restroom, replacing old wooden stairs and adding a new staircase, adding a mechanical/electrical lift for disabled bluff access, renovating the fountain and adding parking -- and new disabled-friendly sidewalks.
Renovations to pier restrooms and railings are included as well.
The city's share of the cost is about $1 million; Rolin Construction is the contractor.
"The Work of the project includes, but is not limited to, the restoration and new construction of the Fairhope Municipal Pier parking lot, park, waterfront, and pier. The parking lot will be renovated using approximately 900 tons of asphalt, 5,800 SY of brick pavers, and 3,000 LF of concrete curb. The park will be renovated with new landscaping and irrigation, approximately 3,900 SY of concrete sidewalk, a new restroom building, and associated water and sewer. The waterfront will be renovated with approximately 8,900 SF (face) of modular block seawall. The fountain will be renovated with a new pool and restoration of the existing centerpiece. The pier will be renovated with new handrail and lighting, and the restrooms refurbished. Stairs at the bluff will be replaced with new stairs. A new funicular (lift) will be installed at the bluff, coordination and supervision of the entire project, and all related work, as indicated in the Bid and Contract Documents. Four hundred thirty-five (435) calendar days are allowed for the construction of the project."
The bluff above will be renovated too; more details from the city's website (click).
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| Construction office. |
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