Folly Beach Pier replacement: before and after photos

New apron area

New apron area | Photo by Gary R. Weart

In case you missed it, Folly Beach Pier has been undergoing some major changes lately. The old pier — which opened in 1995 — was recently demolished + construction on the new concept is well underway.

NowOpen

  • Newly-renovated gift shop and half of the parking is open
  • New observation deck is open for viewing project progress + the beach and ocean
  • Newly-renovated showers are open along with a ramp to the beach on the right side of the pier

ComingSoon

  • New walkway will be completed with greater access to fishing
  • The restaurant will reopen next spring
  • The new pier will be completed in spring 2023

Before:

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Old Folly Beach Pier | Photo by @engmediasolutions

During:

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Construction on the new pier | Photo by Gary R. Weart

New apron area

New apron area | Photo by Gary R. Weart


After
:

Document

Rendering of completed pier | Photo by Charleston County Parks

Check out this time-lapse video of the project.

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