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Poulsbo plans near‑term repairs to Oyster Plant Pier after 2023 assessment
Summary
Staff reported a 2023 structural assessment found the pier in generally good condition but identified five‑year priority repairs estimated at roughly $150,000; the 2024 capital plan includes $150,000 plus a $35,000 railing replacement funded in‑house.
Poulsbo Parks & Recreation staff told commissioners that a 2023 structural assessment of Oyster Plant Pier found the pier's overall condition "pretty darn good" but identified priority repairs that should occur within five years.
The assessment recommended epoxy filling voids in pilings and wrapping pilings with a protective fiberglass system to slow marine deterioration. "There were priority repairs that needed to be made in 5 years... that roughly is gonna cost about $150,000 to rectify the 5-year priorities," staff said. The 2024 capital improvement budget included $150,000 for those priority repairs and an additional $35,000 allocated for replacing the existing railing, staff reported.
Work was delayed this year after the city lost its environmental permit specialist, staff said, because marine work requires coordination with state agencies; the project is scheduled to move forward next year. Staff said repairs requiring low-tide windows would likely be performed in the summer low-tide season and that they will meet with the city engineer in December to set a timeline.
Commissioners asked clarifying questions about the scope and the maintenance plan; staff said the assessment also produced a 50‑year maintenance plan and inspection schedule to preserve the pier long term.
What happens next: staff will develop a schedule with the city engineer and return with a timeline and contractor plan for the priority repairs.
