Construction Contract Awarded for Park Plaza Shade Structures at Cole Park Pier

City News / Parks & Recreation / Communication

December 03, 2024

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX - At today’s regularly scheduled City Council meeting, Mayor Paulette Guajardo and the City Council awarded a $689,934 contract to Gourley Contractors, LLC, of Corpus Christi for the installation of shade structures for Cole Park Pier’s Park Plaza.

Cole Park Pier was rebuilt and opened to the public in December 2021. It features a new Park Plaza for outdoor gatherings. The Park Plaza Shade Structure will provide improved accommodations for outdoor gatherings and visits to the pier.

The construction project includes installing a two-colored, four-paneled shade structure with 12 concrete columns. Each column will have white lighting, and the four corner columns will have electrical outlets. The structure will be composed of stamped concrete and finished to match the existing look of the Pier.

“The addition of shade structures at Cole Park Plaza enhances the comfort and usability of this beloved space, encouraging more residents and visitors to enjoy our beautiful waterfront year-round,” said Mayor Paulette Guajardo. “Investments like this strengthen our city’s appeal and improve the quality of life for everyone in Corpus Christi.”

Construction is anticipated to begin in January, with an expected completion of early summer 2025.

“This is a significant investment in our City’s Bayfront landscape,” City Manager Peter Zanoni said. “With the addition of these shade structures, the new Cole Park Pier will offer residents and visitors an even more attractive and comfortable backdrop for recreation and events at one of the City’s most popular sites.”

For more information, media representatives can contact Rachel Esses, Senior Public Information Officer, at 361-826-3884 or by email at rachele@cctexas.com.

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