Naples Pier Rebuild Information

The Naples Pier is an iconic landmark in Naples that was originally built in 1888. Since this time, the pier has been rebuilt after hurricanes in 1910, 1926, 1944, and 1960. In 2015 the pier was reconstructed, and then soon after in 2017 Hurricane Irma damaged the structure. Since then, the City of Naples has been working to extend the life of the pilings by installing modern pile jackets. The current pilings have been in place since the 90’s and are showing signs of age. The Naples Pier is visited by over one million visitors annually. Visitors come to fish, socialize, view wildlife, use the concession, exercise, and a variety of other activities. Before the recent damage, the City of Naples was testing a pilot program that prohibited fishing on Sundays in efforts to reduce Brown Pelican injuries and to allow a chance for non-fishermen to use the pier without conflicting fishing activities.

In September 2022, Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic damage to the Naples Pier. Approximately 460 feet of the pier was damaged significantly, with about 140 feet of the end sitting at the bottom of the Gulf. The shelter at the end of the pier and over 30+ pilings make up the 140 feet of missing pier. The concession, shelter, and storage structures located at the midpoint of the pier were completely “gutted” by the waves. Additionally, wave energy lifted the framing and decking at the public shower area. 

The City has decided to replace the pier with a new pier structure based on modern insights and practices meeting the current federal, state, and local standards and criteria for design and construction. The project’s scope of work includes a conceptual design process with analysis of alternatives. Steps shall be taken during the design development process of the replacement structure to minimize the effect of the new pier structure to the adjacent shorelines by reducing the number of piles and increasing the spacing between piles. The Naples Pier is anticipated to continue to be a landmark structure with unique architectural features that gives it an iconic flare. During this rebuild, the City of Naples is seeking to pursue mitigation opportunities with the design and provide an improved structure that has more versatility regarding its users.

Project is in the design phase.  Contractor is Turrell, Hall, and Associates (THA).

Current timeline of project:

• September 28, 2022 – Hurricane Ian caused catastrophic damage to the Naples Pier.  30+ pilings collapsed, approximately 50% of the pier is missing, and all but 100ft is un-usable.
• October 18, 2022 – Engineers assessed the damage to the Naples Pier and started putting together a report to present.  They also worked to determine how much of the pier we could open to the public.  
• November 9, 2022 – Naples Pier reopened, limited to area approved by the engineer.  Engineers provided a letter approving the current portion open, to open.
• November 30, 2022 – Received the Arm Corps Engineers permit.
• December 7, 2023 – Damage assessment presented to City Council, with options.  Rebuild was determined best option.
• January 9, 2023 - RFP was posted/advertised for the Naples Pier Design. 
• February 3, 2023 - RFP due date, which resulted in 3 companies submitting. 
• February 28, 2023 – Evaluation Committee met; it was determined to proceed to presentations due to the high quality of the submissions.
• March 13, 2023 – Presentations were made by 2 of 3 firms, the other firm withdrew.  The Evaluation Committee selected THA as the firm to recommend to City Council.
• April 19, 2023 – City Council approved to pursue a contract with Turrell, Hall & Associates (THA) for the Naples Pier Design.
• June 7, 2023 – The Naples Pier conceptual (30% Plans) was presented to City Council, and City Council selected Option 1 for the design of the pier.
• August 16, 2023 - Naples Pier Update to City Council.  Due to Federal and State permitting guidelines, it was determined Option 2 was the only attainable design.
• October 16, 2023 - The Naples Pier 90% Design Plans were approved by City Council.
• March 5, 2024 - The Naples Pier Project opened for construction bids and will remain open for 60 days. (Click here to view BID)