Seattle Aquarium / Pier 59 Remodel
Project Update

People writing on the pile People writing on the pile Pile being driven Foundation for the new building

PROJECT MILESTONE: THE FINAL PILE'S BEEN DRIVEN!

After many months of pile replacement work at Pier 59, Seattle Parks and Recreation's construction crew drove the final replacement pile on February 13, 2006. Begun during the summer of 2005, the pile replacement work continued through the fall and winter, and was completed with 100% safety compliance.
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NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION BEGINS

The new front portion of the building is progressing on schedule. The under-deck piping for freshwater, saltwater, sewer and electrical systems is all in place. The remaining in-street work includes a primary switching vault for electricity.

Under the Pier

Pile work and the deck replacement are nearly complete.

New Entrance

The Aquarium's main entrance has been moved to a concrete building where a new ticket booth and ramp into the building are located.