Port of Allyn makes progress on pier replacement

Port of Allyn Executive Director Lary Coppola reported progress on a few fronts at the June 5 port meeting, including the pier replacement project being allotted $515,000 in the port’s capital budget.

Coppola summed up the port’s options as either replacing the pier with a new structure or sleeving the existing pilings, which would effectively remove creosote from the water in addition to halting the deterioration of the pilings.

“However, we will have to drive new pilings for the ones that are missing,” Coppola told port commissioners. “We are exploring the feasibility and useful life of both...