Project Information

The Board approved Resolution 25-10, Resolution Certifying and Declaring the Results of the Special Bond Referendum on the Bond Order Authorizing the Issuance of $7,300,000 General Obligation Public Improvement Bonds Held for the Town on November 4, 2025. The referendum was not approved. The resolution certifies and declares the results.  

The Board accepted the summary report for 30% design at their August meeting. 

HDR presented information from their Draft Summary Report and answered questions from the Board at their July 15th meeting. The report can be viewed below. 

HDR presented information from their Condition Assessment and Report of Findings at the Board of Commissioners' April 15th meeting and asked for guidance regarding several construction questions. The Board agreed to have HDR research a 1,000 feet timber pier, similar to the existing pier, with a T structure at the end. The Board also approved a scope change to reflect the decision made at the March meeting to remove the repair option and only consider a rebuild option for the pier. 

On March 18th, the Board approved the bid from Jessie & Myers to demolish the pier building and instructed Interim Town Manager Ferguson to execute the associated paperwork. Funds will be sourced from Available to Appropriate in the BPART Fund. 

The building was demolished in early April. 

HDR presented information from their preliminary executive summary for their in-progress structural assessment report of the pier (see below). Based on the recommendations in the report, the Board voted to only pursue a pier replacement option. 

The Board selected McGill Associates as the firm to provide a comprehensive design plan for the Block Q/Jordan Boulevard Master Plan. They also agreed to have the Planning & Inspections Department work with the Board and other staff to narrow the scope associated with the project. 

The Board voted to allow staff to move forward with seeking a design and drafting specifications for a stage in the Block Q area. Final specs are being completed for distribution in a Request for Proposals. Bids will be returned to staff with a recommendation for approval by the Board.

Work to build the restroom facility and associated parking at Block Q has begun.  The project is part of a grant through the NC Public Beach and Coastal Waterfront Access Program.  It is expected to be completed by the end of September. 

The Board approved the contract award to Kowan Construction for the Block Q restroom and parking facility at their February meeting. The bid is for $543,200. Based on the projected calendar, the Town will also apply for an extension on the grant for the project.