This week, a $15 million repairing project for the over 100-year-old Algoma south breakwater that will take over two years to complete began.  Roen Salvage Company of Sturgeon Bay will rebuild the deteriorating 1,500-foot-long structure.  General Manager Barry Kuzay says the first step in the process is demolishing the concrete top down to water level and rebuilding a new flat top four feet wider than the old one.  He shares the process and how the structure will be more walkable when completed.

 

The pierhead and entire south breakwater are maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers to keep a safe harbor for Algoma.  Kuzay adds that the marina will still have uninterrupted access for boaters, but they are warned not to throw wakes at the floating equipment and cranes.  The new Algoma South breakwater is expected to be completely finished by spring 2026. 

(photo courtesy of Roen Salvage)