[New post] KSA Replacing River Grove Boat-Launch Pier
admin posted: " The Kingwood Service Association pier at the River Grove Park Boat Launch has reached the end of its service life and is being replaced. The pier, which had grown old, sustained damage during recent floods. The planks had so much give in them, that I "
The Kingwood Service Association pier at the River Grove Park Boat Launch has reached the end of its service life and is being replaced.
The pier, which had grown old, sustained damage during recent floods. The planks had so much give in them, that I often wondered if they would hold me.
It's Finally Time
After Harvey, though, KSA had so much work to do in the park – removing sand, replacing pavement, fixing fields, restoring restrooms, and dredging in front of the boardwalk – that replacement of the pier just had to wait, according to Dee Price, KSA president.
Earlier this year, KSA had a professional engineer draw up specs and then it solicited bids. "The winning bid was affordable and the contractor is doing excellent work," said Price.
I would second that from everything I saw today at the park. Both the wood and workmanship appear top notch. This will make an excellent addition to the park.
Pics of New Pier Under Construction
Driving new piles to extend the pier. The four poles stabilize the boat while the pile driver in the center does its work.From this angle, you can more easily see how the pile driver slides forward and backward on rails to ensure alignment of supports.From ground level, you can see how substantial the wood is.
Expected Completion Soon
Price says she expects the work to be done this week or next, depending on weather. The launch remains open in the meantime, but is blocked periodically for short periods by the pile driver as you see here.
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