Stantec Consulting Services Inc. was awarded a $1.17 million contract by Lee County commissioners to design the replacement of the pier as part of the ongoing recovery program to restore the county impacted by Hurricane Ian. The pier is located on the west end of Estero Island, adjacent to Lynn Hall Memorial Park. It was constructed in 1930 and last underwent renovations in 1990. This project will design and provide professional services to replace the pier with the perspective of preserving the original pier’s historical integrity and authenticity in accordance with all new permitting and regulatory requirements. It will take about 18 months to complete the design portion of the project. A construction contract will be awarded by the board after the design work is complete.