Naples Pier Reconstruction and Artificial Reef Creation
Sector: Cement • Location: Naples, Florida, United States
Source: AOL
The City of Naples repurposed 59 concrete pilings from the demolished Naples Pier, damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022, to create an artificial reef at the Wasmer Reef site approximately 10 miles offshore in the Gulf. The pier suffered significant damage, with 140 feet submerged and 460 feet damaged, leading to its closure. The relocation of pier debris to the reef marks a milestone in recovery effor
- Status
- Under Construction
- Sector
- Cement
- Location
- Naples, Florida, United States of America
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- AOL
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Description | The City of Naples repurposed 59 concrete pilings from the demolished Naples Pier, damaged by Hurricane Ian in 2022, to create an artificial reef at the Wasmer Reef site approximately 10 miles offshore in the Gulf. The pier suffered significant damage, with 140 feet submerged and 460 feet damaged, leading to its closure. The relocation of pier debris to the reef marks a milestone in recovery efforts. Construction on the updated pier began in January 2026 and is expected to be completed in July 2027. |
Original sector | Built Sector |
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Country | United States of America (USA) |
State | Florida |
City | Naples |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Cement |
Article published date | 2026-05-08 |
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