sudden movement re destruction of the new pier - Page 5

Kellygirl · 06-24-2006

Haven't been to Playa since February, but the hope that the horror at the end of Constituyentes may meet a just end is almost too much for us to bear. I remember sitting at Shangri-La in 1998, long before we bought the condo, and wondering what the heck they were building. Turned out to be GPR, and we thought no one would ever stay there since they had no beach. Then the pier, and I've been less than in love with Playa ever since because when I sit at the beach, I am hating the pier, so I stay home by the pool. Thanks to you Playitos for all the watching and reporting. I'll check with our condo manager and a builder we know, and let you all know if there is any more news. --Kelly

Just Lucky · 06-24-2006

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I'll check with our condo manager and a builder we know, and let you all know if there is any more news. --Kelly

That would be great. I've been watching this thread hoping for more good news.

**james** · 06-24-2006

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Originally Posted by Kellygirl

Haven't been to Playa since February, but the hope that the horror at the end of Constituyentes may meet a just end is almost too much for us to bear.

a bit dramatic, dontcha think? I want it gone too (if it can be removed without causing more damage than leaving it does) but it's far from a horror, IMHO.

Softy57 · 07-05-2006

It obstructs the view from either direction, and imho was built to enhance the beach for only one hotel,to the detriment of many others. A horror!

diogeron · 07-06-2006

RE: the Pier

Bruce Cockburn..."If I had a rocket launcher...."

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Originally Posted by james

a bit dramatic, dontcha think? I want it gone too (if it can be removed without causing more damage than leaving it does) but it's far from a horror, IMHO.

PlayaCountryBoy · 07-06-2006

I think they should sink it; making it an artificial reef that could be accessed by the beach. That is the 1 thing missing in Playa's diving playground, a shore dive. Alot of Florida's artificial reefs were made from piers like that one falling into the water after a major hurricane. If Hurricane Wilma wasn't a major hurricane, then I don't know what is...and that thing is still standing. I think we should give it a little push over into the sea! Anyone with me?!

Michele · 07-06-2006

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Originally Posted by PlayaCountryBoy

I think they should sink it; making it an artificial reef that could be accessed by the beach. That is the 1 thing missing in Playa's diving playground, a shore dive. Alot of Florida's artificial reefs were made from piers like that one falling into the water after a major hurricane. If Hurricane Wilma wasn't a major hurricane, then I don't know what is...and that thing is still standing. I think we should give it a little push over into the sea! Anyone with me?!

It's not the worst idea I've heard. Artificial reefs are great too. More habitat, more fish.

Geoff · 07-07-2006

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Originally Posted by PlayaCountryBoy

I think they should sink it; making it an artificial reef that could be accessed by the beach. That is the 1 thing missing in Playa's diving playground, a shore dive. Alot of Florida's artificial reefs were made from piers like that one falling into the water after a major hurricane. If Hurricane Wilma wasn't a major hurricane, then I don't know what is...and that thing is still standing. I think we should give it a little push over into the sea! Anyone with me?!

If the authorities are really that far along in the demolition process, I would have hoped they had already considered the artificial reef idea. Some developers up the coast in Xcalacoco have for some time considered creating a new reef. They were going to drop some large precast concrete Chacmools and Chichenitzas and other googaas off the coast. Creates a good reef and helps hold the sand on the shore supposedly. Xcalacoco needs that badly to cover up their rocky barrier to the sea.

Per their proposals, this was done successfully down the coast somewhere already but can't remember exactly where (Kantenah?) .

PlayaCountryBoy · 07-07-2006

I think that's a GREAT idea!!! Make some replicas of the ruins and put them in about 30 feet of water. But first we must consider....
Advantages: 1)With the replica temples coming just within feet of the surface, they will break down the large waves that erode beach. 2) Florida was the pioneer for sinking concrete structures for tourist to dive like "the Christ of the Abyss" statue located in John Pennekamp State Park, Key Largo. Here, people will pay to go "dive" around the "ruins", thus increasing the economy.
Disadvantages: 1) With the "temples" just being under the surface, they offer a new navigational hazard for all boaters. 2) Recouping the money back it took to build them, i.e.park fees. And I dont think the diving operators of Playa want this area to become a national park. More red tape, hassels, and as always....more money.
With this pier rubble, they don't need a barge and crane to load the pieces and haul them out to deeper water. All we need is C-4 strapped to every leg of the son pf bitch and she'll go down, no worries!

There are plenty of juvenile fish, rays, crabs, and lobsters that will seek refuge in the pier rubble. So, with creating a nice shallow, beach dive location...I think they should put her to rest where she stands.
Take the bad and make it good.

Dixie B · 07-16-2006

Has anyone heard anything new about the (hopefully) late, unlamented pier down by the Porto Real? I like the idea of an artificial reef

synestere · 07-16-2006

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Originally Posted by Softy57

It obstructs the view from either direction, and imho was built to enhance the beach for only one hotel,to the detriment of many others. A horror!

But it´s handy to sit on.... and it actually increases the view when you stand on it . :p

cpfstich · 07-18-2006

This is what it looked like in June, not very active, in fact there was a guard stationed to prevent people from walking out onto the pier.

blondeandblue · 07-18-2006

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Originally Posted by cpfstich

This is what it looked like in June, not very active, in fact there was a guard stationed to prevent people from walking out onto the pier.

It looked just like that last week, too. Probably the same guard. He looked really bored.

No Fear Warrior · 07-19-2006

That pier was always the one thing that threw off my meditative stroll from the north end on down... As well as those monstrous buildings...! Gettin' rid of one of the two isn't so bad!!

Coming back in October and looking forward to checking out the progress!!

Nerak936 · 07-20-2006

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Originally Posted by Kellygirl

....... when I sit at the beach, I am hating the pier, so I stay home by the pool.

You have a condo in Playa and you don't go to the beautiful beach and see that beautiful ocean because you hate the pier???

Wow.......

07-05-2006	#64 (permalink)
Softy57 añejo Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Massachusetts,U.S.A. Posts: 1,729	ditto what Kelli said It obstructs the view from either direction, and imho was built to enhance the beach for only one hotel,to the detriment of many others. A horror!

07-18-2006	#72 (permalink)
cpfstich añejo Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Badger State! Posts: 16,622	This is what it looked like in June, not very active, in fact there was a guard stationed to prevent people from walking out onto the pier. Last edited by cpfstich; 07-18-2006 at 10:07 PM..

06-24-2006	#61 (permalink)
Kellygirl beachaholic Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 289	Haven't been to Playa since February, but the hope that the horror at the end of Constituyentes may meet a just end is almost too much for us to bear. I remember sitting at Shangri-La in 1998, long before we bought the condo, and wondering what the heck they were building. Turned out to be GPR, and we thought no one would ever stay there since they had no beach. Then the pier, and I've been less than in love with Playa ever since because when I sit at the beach, I am hating the pier, so I stay home by the pool. Thanks to you Playitos for all the watching and reporting. I'll check with our condo manager and a builder we know, and let you all know if there is any more news. --Kelly

07-06-2006	#66 (permalink)
PlayaCountryBoy life=playa Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 587	I think they should sink it; making it an artificial reef that could be accessed by the beach. That is the 1 thing missing in Playa's diving playground, a shore dive. Alot of Florida's artificial reefs were made from piers like that one falling into the water after a major hurricane. If Hurricane Wilma wasn't a major hurricane, then I don't know what is...and that thing is still standing. I think we should give it a little push over into the sea! Anyone with me?!

07-07-2006	#69 (permalink)
PlayaCountryBoy life=playa Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 587	I think that's a GREAT idea!!! Make some replicas of the ruins and put them in about 30 feet of water. But first we must consider.... Advantages: 1)With the replica temples coming just within feet of the surface, they will break down the large waves that erode beach. 2) Florida was the pioneer for sinking concrete structures for tourist to dive like "the Christ of the Abyss" statue located in John Pennekamp State Park, Key Largo. Here, people will pay to go "dive" around the "ruins", thus increasing the economy. Disadvantages: 1) With the "temples" just being under the surface, they offer a new navigational hazard for all boaters. 2) Recouping the money back it took to build them, i.e.park fees. And I dont think the diving operators of Playa want this area to become a national park. More red tape, hassels, and as always....more money. With this pier rubble, they don't need a barge and crane to load the pieces and haul them out to deeper water. All we need is C-4 strapped to every leg of the son pf bitch and she'll go down, no worries! There are plenty of juvenile fish, rays, crabs, and lobsters that will seek refuge in the pier rubble. So, with creating a nice shallow, beach dive location...I think they should put her to rest where she stands. Take the bad and make it good.

07-16-2006	#70 (permalink)
Dixie B very sparkly Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fort Wayne IN Posts: 36	Has anyone heard anything new about the (hopefully) late, unlamented pier down by the Porto Real? I like the idea of an artificial reef

07-19-2006	#74 (permalink)
No Fear Warrior lost on fifth Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 18	That pier was always the one thing that threw off my meditative stroll from the north end on down... As well as those monstrous buildings...! Gettin' rid of one of the two isn't so bad!! Coming back in October and looking forward to checking out the progress!!

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