Description

Fort Pierce City Marina was hit by a devastating hurricane in 2004, requiring a complete marina rebuild.

To prevent such an occurrence again, 13 barrier islands were erected to provide critical storm protection to the marina. The marina is also protected by a floating wave attenuator. The islands provide a sanctuary to juvenile fish. Mangroves were planted around the islands to attract birds, oyster larvae, fish and other marine life.

Project overview

After hurricane damage, the City of Fort Pierce, Florida, completed a nearly $31 million waterfront restoration and hazard mitigation project in 2015. It added thirteen barrier islands that protect the outer basin and 137 new wet slips, funded mainly by FEMA and the City’s insurance proceeds.

Bellingham Marine was the design/build general contractor for the outer basin, designing and manufacturing the new concrete floating docks, floating wave attenuator and gangway systems as a turnkey project.
Dock construction started in 2014; the marina reopened on National Marina Day, 13 June 2015.
Mangroves and oyster shells were planted on the islands to attract birds, fish and other marine life.

Read the full story: The City of Fort Pierce Celebrates Grand Opening of New Marina in Conjunction with National Marina Day.

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Features

Unifloat concrete docks

Floating wave attenuator

Barrier islands for storm protection