Virginia Coastal Program: 2002 Coastal Grant Project Description and Final Summary
Project Task:
FY2002 Task 52
Grantee:
Town of Cape Charles
Project Title:
Repair and Extension of Cape Charles Jetty Pier
Project Description as Proposed:
The Cape Charles
Jetty Pier serves as a public fishing and recreational pier. It
was originally constructed in the early 1990’s using funds
from the Virginia Coastal Program. The pier serves not only the
local population, but also a large number of tourists who also enjoy
recreational fishing and bird watching. The pier currently extends
1,485 feet from the south end of the Cape Charles Beach toward the
Chesapeake Bay. Its primary limitation is in length, since approximately
800’ of the jetty remains uncovered by boardwalk and is inaccessible.
Fishermen walk onto the rock jetty, creating a tremendous safety
hazard which this project would prevent.
This $286,000 project would fund repairs to the existing 1485 feet
of boardwalk (including widening it to a minimum of 5 feet to comply
with ADA requirements) as well as create a new extension to the
pier. The new area would extend 100 feet southward from the existing
pier and then about 200 feet westward. Both the new boardwalk and
the repairs will be constructed of salt-treated timber in accordance
with AWPA standards for saltwater exposure. The new portion of the
pier will be a minimum of 10-12 feet wide and will have a railing
designed to accommodate handicapped fishing enthusiasts. The new
portion will be a minimum of 100 feet from the edge of the adjacent
Cape Charles Harbor Federal Channel and a minimum of 100 feet from
the adjacent riprap jetty. Thus the pier will be in a location that
avoids conflicts and potential snags on passing vessels and the
existing riprap jetty. This will also allow access to deeper waters
for better fishing. (An additional $114,000, not included in either
the federal or match portion of this project description, has been
or will be spent by the Town of Cape Charles on planning, research,
bidding, testing, surveying, designing, permitting and contingencies
for the project.)
Federal Funding:
$50,000
Project Contact:
Heather Arcos, 757.331.3259; heather.arcos@capecharles.org
Project Status:
Grant Closed
Final Product Received:
Project Summary Provided by Grantee:
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Disclaimer: This project summary provides the federal dollars initially awarded to the grantee. Due to underexpenditure or reprogramming of grant funds, this figure may change. For more information on the allocation of coastal grant funds, please contact Laura McKay, Virginia Coastal Program Manager, at 804.698.4323 or email: Laura.McKay@deq.virginia.gov
A more detailed Scope of Work for this project is available. Please direct your request for a copy to Virginia.Witmer@deq.virginia.gov
