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Jax Beach Pier closed: Work begins on 2-year project<\/p>\n
JACKSONVILLE BEACH, Fla. - The Jacksonville Beach Pier holds special memories for some Jacksonville families.<\/p>\n
My son always fished here growing up,\" Stacie Carter said. \"It was a big part of his life.\"<\/p>\n
Its now closed and will stay that way for two years during an almost $10-million project.<\/p>\n
Bigger equipment is starting to get here at the pier. Well give you a live look at the work already underway and share what were learning from the city on what the upgrades will entail on CBS47 at Noon @ActionNewsJax pic.twitter.com\/ejxuf2PiDl<\/p>\n
Repairs are needed after Hurricane Matthew wiped out the end of the pier and caused other damage.<\/p>\n
The city tells Action News Jax the debris left at the end of the pier will be cleared and the middle section demolished.<\/p>\n
The new pier will gradually increase in height an additional 8 feet as you walk toward the ocean with it ending in a T-shape.<\/p>\n
The project also means closures in the adjacent parking lot.<\/p>\n
The City of Jacksonville Beach said about 1\/3 of the south end of the lot will be used to store equipment. The spaces in the north part will stay open.<\/p>\n
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The closure of the pier came as a surprise to some families.Action News Jax watched as a handful of them walked up to the gateMonday morning.<\/p>\n
We asked the City of Jacksonville iffamilies were warned it was closing Monday.<\/p>\n
A spokespersonsaid the city didn't make an announcement but to check with the pier management company and City of Jacksonville Beach.<\/p>\n
We did, and they said they didnt either because they were leaving any notices to the city.<\/p>\n
Carter says she's just glad the work is getting done.<\/p>\n
However long it takes, it will be nice for people to come back here, she said.<\/p>\n
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