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Seawall materials debate: industry speakers urge Punta Gorda to allow fiberglass rebar alternative
Summary
Industry representatives and residents told the council the city’s waterfront standards (currently specifying low‑chromium steel/chromex bar) limit bidders and raise long‑term maintenance costs; they urged allowing glass‑fiber–reinforced polymer (GFRP) rebar and other modern materials that resist corrosion and may lower life‑cycle costs.
Multiple speakers during public input urged the council to allow alternatives to a low‑chromium steel (Chromex) reinforcement presently specified in the City of Punta Gorda waterfront development standards.
Richard Kipper of Chenango Supply told council June‑20 emails and the current bid extension indicate that Chromex is essentially produced by only one small mill, limiting competition. Kipper and another commenter…
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