State park fishing pier damaged by Sandy
Cape Henlopen State Park in Lewes was not exempt from the wrath of Hurricane Sandy. A portion of the fishing pier was damaged during the storm, forcing park officials to close the pier until repairs can be made. A downed tree also knocked out a water main, leaving the park without water.
Park Superintendent Paul Faircloth said the portion of the fishing pier that was damaged during the storm is near the end where it narrows and drops lower to the bay.
“We're thinking the heavy surf punched some of the deck boards up,” Faircloth said.
He said the pier will likely remain closed until it can safely be repaired.
Because of the broken water main, Faircloth said, the Nature Center and the Fishing Pier Comfort Station restroom are without water. He said staff has been working to fix the main, and he expects it to be repaired soon.
A section of the ramp at the main beach was lost during the storm, which likely will not be repaired until closer to spring, when storm season is over, Faircloth said. But outside a few minor damages, Faircloth said, the park made out pretty well.
Nick Roth is the news editor. He has been with the Cape Gazette since 2012, previously covering town beats in Milton and Lewes. In addition to serving on the editorial board and handling page layout, Nick is responsible for the weekly Delaware History in Photographs feature and enjoys writing stories about the Cape Region’s history. Prior to the Cape Gazette, Nick worked for the Delmarva Media Group, including the Delaware Wave, Delaware Coast Press and Salisbury Daily Times. He also contributed to The News Journal. Originally from Boyertown, Pa., Nick attended Shippensburg University in central Pennsylvania, graduating in 2007 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He’s won several MDDC awards during his career for both writing and photography. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, going to the beach with his family and cheering for Philadelphia sports teams.
