Concrete Pipe Donated to Artificial Reef Program
Project Description
Concrete structures, typically used to aid our way of life above ground, can also be used to help marine life flourish. Hanson Pipe & Precast and Hanson Pressure Pipe donated approximately 200 tons of reinforced concrete pipe, precast structures and pressure pipe to the Jacksonville, FL, Artificial Reef Program to be used as a reef in the
Floyd's Folly area offshore of Ponte Vedra. Hanson’s contribution provides the program and surrounding communities with an affordable and environmentally friendly way to create a new habitat for marine life, more accessible fishing grounds for anglers and a nature observation area for divers to visit.
Designated to aid sea life, the artificial reef lies in about 74 feet of water and stands more than 12-feet high. One of Hanson’s 20-foot long pressure pipes weighing almost 36,000 pounds served as the barge’s anchor when setting the reef in place and the concrete structures serve as sustainable and dependable components for the reef.
"This reef has a tremendous profile with such detail in the cavities – it is sure to become a fish haven in no time at all," said Dana Morton, artificial reef coordinator for the Artificial Reef Program. "We are especially grateful to Hanson and all of the companies and volunteers who made this project possible." "The concrete deployment at
Floyd's Folly turned out excellent," added Keith Mille, environmental specialist, division of marine fisheries – artificial reef program for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. "It is one of my top five concrete dives in the state because of the size and complexity of materials."
The cost for recycling concrete products varies from state to state, but can be a costly procedure. Hanson continually looks for ways to utilize its building products in an economical and sustainable way to benefit the community.
Manufacturer
Hanson Pipe & Precast
Hanson Pressure Pipe
Location
Jacksonville, Florida
Date
2009
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