BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (WALA) – The Mobile County Commission has awarded $24.4 million for a project aimed at transforming Bayou La Batre’s waterfront.
The commission today approved the funds for the Bayou La Batre City Dock Redevelopment Project, awarding the construction contract to Ben M. Radcliff Contractors, Inc.
Work on the project is expected to take about two years. County officials say that, once completed, the waterfront project will feature:
- Seafood marketplace: Two 4,500-foot open‑air pavilions, portable restroom facilities, and a shrimp‑boat sales pier for direct-from-boat public seafood sales.
- Full-service marina: A 6,108-foot elevated, timber‑pile marina building; floating fuel dock; one main dock plus five side “tree” docks with water, electrical, fire suppression, and restroom facilities.
- Boat launch: A four-lane concrete boat ramp with courtesy docks, gangways, protective rock revetment, and expanded paved parking.
- Site improvements: Demolition of old structures; new bulkheads, boardwalks, utilities, lighting, sidewalks, curbs, landscaping, signage, and benches.
Officials say that in addition to bringing more jobs to the area, the dock revitalization will support direct seafood sales, expand charter fishing and ecotourism, and increase community gathering and market space.
Bayou La Batre City Docks master planning, engineering, and design services are provided by Moffatt & Nichol…