GULFPORT, Miss. (AP) - Work has begun to repair four Gulfport fishing piers damaged by Hurricane Isaac in 2012. And Ship Island officials are asking the city for money to help strengthen the pier where excursion boats dock.
WXXV-TV (https://bit.ly/1Fv2jiG ) reports that demolition on the fishing piers began in February and is now complete. Repairs have begun, and the contractor hopes to finish in less than the four months originally projected.
At Ship Island, marketing director Kevin Buckle tells WLOX-TV (https://bit.ly/1F1iEhI ) that officials want to add pylons to strengthen the pier where excursion boats tie up. He says he’s working with Gulfport officials to help offset some of the cost.
He says the City Council is scheduled to vote on the project Tuesday.
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