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County reviews Green Bridge pier replacement costs; Palmetto ferry dock and Washington Park dredge move forward
Summary
Officials said Green Bridge fishing pier requires demolition and replacement; demolition is estimated north of $7 million and replacement options range from $10–$17 million. County and Palmetto also discussed a planned ferry dock at the Palmetto Estuary Preserve, dredging for beneficial use at Washington Park, and boat‑ramp needs.
County staff and city officials discussed multiple waterfront projects on March 3, including the aging Green Bridge fishing pier, a planned ferry dock at the Palmetto Estuary Preserve, dredge material beneficial use at Washington Park and broader boat‑ramp needs.
Chad (county staff) and engineering consultants briefed the group on the Green Bridge fishing pier, which county officials said dates to the 1920s and has extensive concrete deterioration. County staff described the pier as unsafe in its current condition and said inspections after recent storms identified structural and electrical deterioration. Staff reported preliminary cost estimates:…
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