Damaged White Rock pier slated for modern upgrades

White Rock's iconic pier, which was badly damaged in December's violent windstorm, is slated for some modern upgrades once it's repaired.

In a request for proposals, the city wants to see concrete slabs used to reinforce the pier's traditional wood construction.

The city is looking for a contractor todemolish the damaged section of the pier,conduct a site survey, install steel pipe piles, concrete deck slabs and timber planks.

A section of the pier collapsedafter being hammered by loose boatsin a severe windstormon Dec. 20, 2018. Gusting wind tore the boats loose and sent them crashing into the 104-year-old pier.

Technical drawings show the surface of the repaired pier will largely look the same with wood planks, steel decorative arches and lights lining the path.

The repairs are expected to be complete by the deadline of July 31, 2019. If the successful contractor is able to get it done 28 days prior to July 15, they could be eligible for a $112,000 bonus.

In January, Mayor Darryl Walker said he hoped to see the pier reopened by the end of summer.