Friday, September 01, 2006

Transfer of Jennette's Pier to Kick Start Pier's Rebirth

The Outer Banks' oldest fishing pier is getting ready for an impressive comeback. We first reported on the state's ambitious plans in March but little has been heard on the topic since. Officials announced at a meeting in Nags Head this week that ownership of the pier and adjacent property is expected to be transferred next month to the North Carolina Aquariums and that the rebuilding project would begin immediately. The new pier will be based on the design of Johnnie Mercer's Pier in Wrightsville's Beach and is going to be a steel and concrete behemoth. The new Jennette's Pier will be 1,000 feet long, 25 feet wide, and include a 10,000 square foot pier house with exhibits and a tackle shop. Parking will also be improved as the adjacent cottages will be moved to make more room. The $9 million to $12 million project is expected to be completed by spring 2009. More on the Jennette's Pier reconstruction is available from The Virginian-Pilot.

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