Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South Rehabilitation Project Public Meeting Jan. 29

Escambia County will host a public meeting for the Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South Rehabilitation Project Wednesday, Jan. 29 at the Santa Rosa Island Authority, located at 1 Via de Luna Drive on Pensacola Beach. The public meeting will be held immediately after the regularly scheduled SRIA board meeting which begins at 5 p.m.

During the meeting, staff will share the preliminary concept of the project and outline the proposed next steps. Staff will also share the proposed timeline and answer any questions about the project.

The Bob Sikes Fishing Pier South Rehabilitation Project is funded by a federal RESTORE grant and a Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment grant. The RESTORE grant will fund the inspection and engineering required to produce fishing pier rehabilitation plans, and the NRDA grant will fund the addition of ADA compliant pedestrian railing, pier deck lighting, and informational and educational signage.

For questions or more information, contact Escambia County Engineering at 850-595-3440.