Pier demo starting in April

[bucsfan4ever]

Here's proof, they're coming down. Just a dam shame. Hope they at least create reefs there w/ the debris


ID: 1519922
Project Name: Design Build Demolition of the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Piers

Project Address: Tampa, FL
Est. Start Date: April 2011
Bid Date: 03/17/11

Project Type:
Demolition
Site Work
Building Use:
Transportation Terminals
Value:
N/A
Sector:
Public
Status:
Sub-Bidding

Description:
NVITATION TO BID ATTN: DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS ENTERPRISES Granite Construction Company is soliciting bids from Disadvantaged Business Enterprises for work to be performed for the Florida Department of Transportation in connection with the Design Build Demolition of the Sunshine Skyway Fishing Piers,...(see full description)

Project Contacts:

Name:
Company:
Role:
Phone:

Florida Department of Transportation
Florida Department of Transpor...
Owner
[phone]

Construction Manager
Granite Construction Company
Construction Manager
[phone]

[grouperscooper]

Thanks for posting.

So how long does any one think it'll take to get the whole east side span removed?

[dadflyer]

Thanks for the posting of information about the demolition.

I only wish that they could use some of the debris to strengthen , or protect the existing pier, and possibly extend its life expectancy. With the loss of the Gandy Fishing bridge , the remaining western pier is all that much more valuable as a resource . An additional reef would definitely be an asset .

I wonder how demolition will affect the April fishery for spanish mackeral and kingfish , in addition to the native reef and migratory species ? (noise / explosives/ sediment/etc..) ?

Dadflyer

[ripnlips]

the demo would be done in sections, not all at once. also, i would think that they will be working on it monday thru fridays. not too many companies that contract for the dot are working weekends unless there is a time limit on the project. there will still be plenty of spots where the demo will not effect the fishing. if granite construction gets awarded this project, they will do a very good job. they have been in business for a long time and they specialize in bridge construction.

[grouperscooper]

This will make fishing the piers a better place again i feel.Gonna be a mad house though.

ripn.....you da man wit the know-how,how long ya think a project like this would take?

But the way my luck goes they'll get it all down and gas gonna be a kabizzelion bucks a gal!Long drive from just above g-ville.

[jagjake]

I'm not a professional in this context so I could be off on this speculation, but I can't help but to wonder if this demolition may have some effect on the structural integrity on current working pier.

[ripnlips]

the pier is built in such a way that it would not be effected if they do any de-construction to the east span. think of it as 2 rows of fold out tables in a cafeteria. all of the weight is on the legs, not each deck surface. if one table is removed, it does not effect the rest of the tables.

besides, it is a state project. dot contracts have written that any property (not in the contracted area of work) that is damaged shall be repaired by the contractor. this includes demolition.

i would guess that it would take nearly a year to complete the entire project. i will search the fdot's website and check.

[ripnlips]

DISTRICT 1
Financial Management Number(s):
42737015201 42799315201
Contract Number: E1J09
Project Description:
SKYWAY PARTIAL PIER DEMOLITION
Longlist(Tech. Rev. Cmte.) Date: 06DEC2010 Time: 1:00PM
Shortlist Selection Date : 14DEC2010 Time: 1:00PM
Shortlist Selection Posting : 14DEC2010
Pre-Bid Meeting Date : 21DEC2010 Time: 10:00AM
Planned Bids Due Date : 17MAR2011 Time: 2:00PM
Planned Bid Opening Date : 17MAR2011 Time: 2:00PM
Planned Final Sel. Meeting Date: 22MAR2011 Time: 1:00PM
Shortlisted Consultants:
Shortlisted Firms:
AMERICAN BRIDGE COMPANY
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION COMPANY OF CAL
MIDDLESEX CORPORATION
MISENER MARINE CONSTRUCTION, INC.

This link explains some of the design criteria. It appears that they are removing only a few sections of the piers, not the entire span. (Pg 23 & up is the stuff that you would be interested in)

www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministrationdistrict1/DesignBuild/E1J09/Addendum.02.pdf


Here is a link to the design/build web site if you want to keep track of it. The project contract number is E1J09

www.dot.state.fl.us/contractsadministrationdistrict1/DesignBuild/d1designbuild.shtm

[jaeforceone]

sweet, we can finally reach the other rockpiles without any issues

[Tommy]

Mar 13, 2011 3:16:48 GMT -5 jaeforceone said:

sweet, we can finally reach the other rockpiles without any issues

May be easy to reach some of them but not all>>

The following spans will need to be removed on the south pier: 1-3, 17-19, 53-55, 72, 82-103,112-113, 116, 127-129, 151-153*
The following spans will need to be removed on the north pier: 1-6, 30-50*
*=The spans are numbered in the field and are not correlated with the existing plans
The Design/Build Firm shall provide two (2) DMS’s, one each for the north and south piers, on the entrances to advise Pier users of the upcoming construction activities. The DMS’s shall be provided a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the start of construction on the Piers and may be removed seven (7) calendar days after construction has started in the field. The fourteen calendar days must cover two weekends periods. This will be in addition to the Project Boards for the project. Final location of the DMS’s and Project Boards will be approved by the Engineer.
All demolition material must be removed from the project site by the Design/Build Firm to an approved landfill area, permitted reef and/or other area that can accept the material. No material may be left on the bay bottom.
A Bathometric Survey will be required prior to and after construction is complete to determine that all material has been removed.
No blasting will be allowed on the project.

[juck]

Anyone know if these construction activities will be available online anywhere? I don't want to drive 2 hours and find the pier closed or something when I get there.

[havetofish]

Too bad they don't mention where they will dump the debris. They should leave it right there, especially for the NSP, since there is no structure on the east side of the piers. It would start a great habitat for some incoming tide grouper/snapper fishing.

BigMike, if you have the chance for any input, I think this would double your NSP attendance. I know I would fish it more.

For us Grouper Diggers, access to the east rock piles on the SSP is a welcome addition. Its tough to try when the only time you want to be there is on the outgoing tide.

[Tommy]

Pretty neat what ya find on You Tube>>
www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_O7FAQt0qg

[havetofish]

Nice find Tommy.

I see that it was posted in 2009. Someone must have dug up an old video.

[Tommy]

There were a couple from that time span, one filmed with 8mm B/W in the side panel.