Fairhope, Alabama
Edited for clarity.
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| Parker Road site. |
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| Proposed route for moving. |
OVER $300K
A moving specialist has estimated the cost for safely-moving the hermit's hut to be from $300-400K according to city sources, considerably more than anticipated.
Excavating foundations without damaging the adjacent big live oak tree -- and clearing other overhanging trees and wires along the route (Parker Road, Scenic 98) are cited as reasons.
Some of the hut below ground level may have to be left behind and reconstructed at the new site about a quarter mile south on the Flying Creek Nature Preserve, to help-facilitate the move.
FUNDRAISERS COMING SOON
A private, non-profit group still plans to raise the necessary funds since the city is precluded from using tax dollars.
When we asked Single Tax Corporation president Turner several months ago if that organization would be able to contribute he responded it may be possible.
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| Low-hanging trees/wires. |