4/2/2007
Volume 37, Number 106
Division of Parks and Recreation

Contact: Patrick Cooper , Cape Henlopen State Park Administrator, phone: (302) 645-8983
or Joanna Wilson, Public Affairs, phone: (302) 739-9902

Portions of Cape Henlopen Fishing Pier to Reopen This Week; More Work Anticipated on Seaward End of Pier

Sections of the popular Cape Henlopen State Park fishing pier that have been closed off with orange fencing since last summer will reopen this week following the replacement of 10 worn support pilings. The sections were closed last August as a public safety precaution after the pier was inspected by engineers and Delaware Division of Parks and Recreation officials.

Originally constructed around World War II, the 1,800-foot pier was revamped with new decking and railings about 10 years ago. This week’s reopening is of the landward end, which is about 1,200 feet long. The remaining 600 feet at the t-shaped seaward end will remain closed pending further work.

“We’re continuing to make improvements to the pier for our park visitors’ safety and enjoyment. We’re moving forward,” said Cape Henlopen State Park Administrator Patrick Cooper.

For more information about the pier or other amenities at Cape Henlopen State Park, please call 302-645-8983 or visit www.destateparks/chsp/chsp.htm. 

MEDIA may also contact Paul Nicholson, Park Operations Administrator, 302-739-9220, for more information on the pier project.
 

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