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Clearwater council backs resilient rebuild plan for Pier 60, asks staff to pursue Option 3
Summary
City leaders directed staff to pursue a resilient reconstruction approach for Pier 60 that reduces long-term vulnerability and maintenance, and to move forward with engineering studies and permanent repairs after temporary fixes reopen the pier to the T by late summer.
Clearwater councilmembers on June 2 directed city staff to pursue a resilient reconstruction of Pier 60 that removes the vulnerable static panels at the pier's T and installs a more flexible decking and FDOT-style aluminum railing, saying the approach best protects the landmark and reduces long-term maintenance.
The directive follows months of temporary repairs after three hurricanes forced the pier to close; Parks and Recreation staff told council the pier has lost roughly $2 million in annual revenue since the closure and that temporary work will allow access to the T by late August or early September.
Council and staff said the top priority is restoring public access and visitor safety while choosing a long-term solution that reduces future storm damage. Parks presented three conceptual options: (1) repair in…
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