HAMPTON, Va. (WAVY) – A Hampton city official says the repair for the Buckroe Fishing Pier after it partially collapsed in November could be costly.
So, just how much is the repair for the Buckroe Fishing Pier going to cost? Try between $750,000 to $1 million, City of Hampton spokeswoman Robin McCormick said.
McCormick tells 10 On Your Side the cost doesn’t include the additional $98,000 to stabilize the pier and remove debris, which is still ongoing and expected to be finished by mid-January.
The pier collapsed on the morning Nov. 17 following a strike by a loose barge.
The current pier is 706 feet long with shelters, cleaning stations and floodlights. In 2015, the Buckroe Fishing Pier was renamed the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier in honor of the city’s retiring Parks and Recreation director.
Officials say they are hoping to start the repair of the pier in January, which is expected to take about 6 months.
