Long Beach Inner Harbor has always been a point of pride for the community, a place where fishermen launch at sunrise, families stroll along the water, and visitors get their first glimpse of the Mississippi Gulf Coast's charm. When Hurricane Zeta tore through in 2020, the harbor took the brunt of the storm's force. Bulkheads buckled, piers splintered, and the marina's foundation was shaken in ways that could not be ignored. What followed was not just a repair effort, but a commitment to rebuild the harbor stronger than it had ever been. 

That obligation took shape as a multi‑year, $25 million rehabilitation project, one that will stretch through 2026 and transform the Inner Harbor from the ground up. By early 2025, the southeastern bulkhead wall had already been completed, marking the first major milestone. In May of 2025, crews began the demanding work of constructing the new inner bulkhead wall which included 650 linear feet of concrete sheet pile, pile caps, drainage improvements, and new walkways designed to tie the waterfront more seamlessly into downtown Long Beach. 

As 2025 continued, pile driving became the heartbeat of the project. Crews removed aging piers and installed new concrete and timber pilings, each one seated deep into the harbor floor with an ICE® 216, rented from International Construction Equipment, Inc. Designed for demanding marine work and featuring a high‑frequency, high‑efficiency vibration system, the ICE® 216 delivers powerful amplitude and reliable driving energy in a compact footprint, making it ideal for tight waterfront environments like Long Beach Inner Harbor. The arrival of new pilings in late summer 2025 set the stage for testing in September, and the familiar vibration of the ICE® 216 hammer became a daily soundtrack along Jeff Davis Avenue. Powered by durable Hydrauli‑Flex™ hoses, small but essential components that keep the hammer operating safely and efficiently, the equipment worked steadily as the harbor's new skeleton took shape. 

Progress continues across the waterfront with the east and southeast bulkheads now finished; the construction has moved along the southern quay and interior wall. Funding efforts are moving forward as well, with the Gulf Coast Restoration Fund considering an additional $7 million allocation for the Harbor Complex Restoration in the 2026 legislative session.  

Through it all, the work on the water has been a collaboration between the City of Long Beach, the contractors and crews on site, and partners like International Construction Equipment, Inc. (ICE®), whose equipment and support have played a vital role in keeping the project moving. The community's patience and encouragement have been just as important, a reminder that this harbor is more than infrastructure; it's part of the city's identity. 

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Pollyanna Cunningham, MA, MBA   
Vice President
ICE® - International Construction Equipment, Inc
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Office - 704-821-8200   
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