BAYOU LA BATRE, Ala. (WKRG) — A groundbreaking for the new Bayou La Batre city docks has been scheduled.

According to a Mobile County news release, the groundbreaking for the $24 million project is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m.

The project will have four new features, including: • Seafood market: Two 4,500-foot open-air pavilions, portable restroom facilities, and a shrimp boat sales pier for direct-from-boat public seafood sales. • Full-service marina: A 4,200-square-foot elevated, timber pile marina building; floating fuel dock; one main dock plus five side "tree" docks with water, electrical, fire suppression, and restroom facilities. • Boat launch: A four-lane concrete boat ramp with courtesy docks, gangways, protective rock revetment, and expanded paved parking. •

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