White Rock Pier
Appearance
White Rock Pier is a 470-metre-long (1,540 ft) pier in White Rock, British Columbia. Originally built in 1914, it was a dock for steamships that arrived when the Great Northern Railway began operation.[1] On December 20, 2018, the pier was severely damaged during a wind storm.[2] It is estimated that the cost to rebuild the pier is $16.2 million.[3] The pier was repaired and reopened in 2019.
References
- ^ "The Pier". Explore White Rock. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ Holmes, Tracey (20 December 2018). "VIDEO:White Rock pier destroyed by storm, stranded man rescued". Surrey Now Leader. Retrieved 4 May 2019.
- ^ Boynton, Sean (2 May 2019). "Facing a $2-million shortfall, White Rock pier repairs to be covered by fundraising efforts". Global News. Retrieved 4 May 2019.