Town commissioners vote unanimously to remove the condemned structure while pursuing permits for a possible replacement.
HOLDEN BEACH, NC — The Holden Beach Fishing Pier will be demolished after town leaders voted unanimously on October 27 to remove the aging structure.
The vote followed an October 12 formal condemnation by Inspections Director Tim Evans after an underwater inspection revealed severe structural deficiencies. Purchased by the town in 2022 for beach access and parking, the pier has been closed to the public since its acquisition due to safety concerns.
Town staff will now secure the site, solicit demolition bids, and apply for state permits for both removal and a potential replacement simultaneously.
While voters rejected a $7.3 million bond referendum for a new wooden pier in November 2025, commissioners discussed non-tax funding options—including roughly $516,000 in private pledges—and plan to gather public input before finalizing any long-term replacement designs.
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