Gulf State Park Pier May 2008

Gulf State Park Pier May 2008 Update

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Above: Looking North, toward the shore, from mid-pier. The extension on the left will be the Concession, Shop & Welcome Area. April 29, 2009 Update: The Gulf State Park Pier is currently scheduled for completion in June, depending on water conditions. Strong winds this spring have churned up the Gulf of Mexico making it difficult to get the equipment needed to complete the pier out on the site. We hope to have updated information and pictures available in mid-May. Click here to read our previous release from February 2008 about the Gulf State Park Pier, with artist's renderings, photos, details and human interest stories. Click here to see later Sept. 2008 pictures of the pier on the Outdoor Alabama web site.
May 19, 2008 - Gulf Shores/Orange Beach, AL - Below you will find photos of the Gulf State Park Pier construction project as of May 19, 2008. *A special thanks to...* LCI Construction President & CEO, David LaGasse, and Project Superintendent, Greg Thacker. They were kind enough to give us a tour and update us on the pier project. These guys were proud and rightfully so, their construction team is doing a great job on the Gulf State Park Pier; as was verified by Pier#'r. Public Notice: Boat Wake Problem One of the problems the construction team has experienced is from curious boaters. Boaters traveling along the Gulf of Mexico see the work underway at the pier and pull back on the throttle. This causes large wakes to be thrown toward the barges supporting the work cranes, which creates an unsafe environment for the workers. Remember, as a boater, you are responsible for your wake! And if your wake causes someone to be injured, or worse, you would be held responsible. Practice safe boating! Please avoid approaching this construction area where you could throw your wake at the construction team. Scroll down to view pictures. We hope to post an updated info and photos by mid-May 2009.
Above: Cranes working on pier.	Below: Photo shows the distance between the old and the new Gulf State Park Pier.
Above: 80' long pilings used in new pier.	Below: Overview of pier construction.
Above: Cranes working on Pier	Below: Overview of Pier Below: Pier Structure
Above: East side of Pier
	Left: The world famous pier fisherman, David Thornton (Pier#'r) under the new Gulf State Park Pier. Below: Underside of Pier
Above: Entrance ramp for new Pier.	Below: Looking up the entrance ramp.
Below: Looking north from near the end of the completed structure.	Below: Where the pier meets the beach.
Below: Concession Area being built
Below: Concession Area Right: First vertical element of the pier above 4 feet tall. This pole will soon hold the roof of the concession area.
Below: View of beach looking east	Above: View looking west: beach, old pier and Gulf Shores
Right & Below: Construction at the end of the completed super structure.
Below: Men hard at work on the super-structure	Above: View of the end of the construction area.
Right: Pier#'r picking out his new fishing spot.
Below: Wood chips from the construction of the pier are saved and discarded, and are not dropped into the water.	Above: Sample of the handicap fishing stations that will be installed on the pier.
Below: New sidewalks and parking lot prepared for paving. Right: Close-up of base of new parking lot. The foundation was created by the cleaned concrete from the Gulf State Park Convention Center.	Below: Overview of New Parking Lot.
	Right: Saltwater transfer line (to be buried) that transports water from the Gulf of Mexico to the Claude Peteet Mariculture Center, north of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Right: Blueprint showing progress of work as of May 19, 2008. Above: Map of proposed entry for the new Gulf State Park Pier.
Right: End of old pier Above: What's left of the old pier