Clearwater Pier 60 Repairs: Hurricane Damage and Future Mitigation

Ongoing Hurricane Repairs

• ⚠️ Nine months after Hurricanes Helen and Milton, repairs to Pier 60 in Clearwater Beach are still underway.
• 🌊 The storms caused significant damage, including the washing away of railings and siding, and shifting of the pier deck.
• 💰 The closure of the bait house and beyond on Pier 60 resulted in nearly $2 million in lost revenue.

Proposed Solutions and Future Plans

• 🛠️ Clearwater City Council is set to vote on permanent repairs for the bait house and temporary fixes for the pier.
• 💡 The concept of a frangible deck is being considered to prevent future damage from wave action lifting and shifting the pier deck.
• 🏗️ Crews are working to restore the entire Pier 60 and fortify it against future storms.

Infrastructure Protection in Clearwater

• 🛡️ Beyond Pier 60, the city is also implementing measures to protect other infrastructure, such as new flood barriers at the Clearwater Beach Rec Center.
• 🌊 City leaders state they are as prepared as possible for the new hurricane season, with plans in place.