Due to king tide events, Veteran’s Park experienced significant flood damage to the park grounds. Veteran’s Park seawall is approximately 630 feet long with a concrete king pile wall, concrete cap, and sheet piles, including marginal docks spaced along the length of the wall. As part of our continuing services contract with the City of Delray Beach, WGI conducted a visual inspection of the wall from the waterside and topside to create a photo log and assessment of the project. Concrete failures (spalling, exposed rebar, and wall leaks) were identified along the length of the wall. WGI prepared construction documents, including calculations, plans, and specifications to repair the concrete seawall and cap and for the replacement of the marginal docks. Seawall repairs were based on field-identified structural and safety deficiencies. All existing marginal docks were removed, and new marginal docks were constructed.

This project was constructed while still operating portions of the park. Arrangements were made to phase the construction, allowing the “Lady Delray” to operate tours while the repairs were taking place. By phasing and shifting work zones, the Delray Yacht Cruises remained in operation and continued their daily cruises from the park. In addition to designing the seawall 20” higher, the seawall foundation was designed to support an additional 18” of height in the future to protect the park from potential sea-level rise due to global climate changes.