Oakland fishing pier temporarily closed for improvements

The Jake Voss pier will be temporarily closed for construction including enhanced paved parking, sidewalks and storm water system improvements.

By Annabelle Sikes
| 10:00 a.m. November 26, 2021

West Orange Times & Observer
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The Town of Oakland recently announced construction improvement plans for a local fishing pier.

The Jake Voss pier will be temporarily closed beginning Tuesday, Nov. 23.

According to the town, the pier will be going through first-phase construction of enhanced paved parking, sidewalks and storm water system improvements.

"The Oakland Town Commission approved improvements to the fishing pier structure, which combined with the first phase, will provide access for those with disabilities," the Town of Oakland said. " When completed, these improvements will bring the entire site up to ADA, Americans with Disabilities Act, accessibility standards."

The town said it looks forward to reopening the pier with improved access for all.

The construction is expected to last a few weeks.

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Annabelle Sikes

News Editor Annabelle Sikes was born in Boca Raton and moved to Orlando in 2018 to attend the University of Central Florida. She graduated from UCF in May 2021 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in sociology. Her past journalism experiences include serving as a web producer at the Orlando Sentinel, a reporter at The Community Paper, managing editor for NSM Today, digital manager at Centric Magazine and as an intern for the Orlando Weekly.