Posted on June 16, 2020
The Federal Emergency Management Agency obligated an estimated $2 million to repair the Lighthouse Beach Fishing Pier in Port Lavaca.
The pier was destroyed in 2017 by Hurricane Harvey. The Texas Department of Emergency Management will reimburse the city for 90% of project costs as long as the city adheres to FEMA guidelines.
Jody Weaver, head of Port Lavaca’s engineering department and interim city manager, said the new structure will include stainless steel bolts, fasteners and support structures at every 10 feet instead of every 20 feet.
The improvements will make the new pier more resistant to future storm damage. Weaver estimates the pier to be rebuilt by summer or fall 2021.
Note: This story was updated June 10, 2020 to clarify the FEMA grant process.
Source: victoriaadvocate
