Repairs To Southport's Perry Green Bulkhead To Start In May

Information from First Selectman Bill Gerber's Office:

FAIRFIELD, CT — Perry Green in Southport is an area with beautiful views over Long Island Sound and is a popular spot for walkers, picnickers, dog owners and sightseers. Those of you who have visited recently may have noticed that the seawall, dating from the 1800’s, needs major work. The steel bulkhead that supports the seawall is more than 55 years old and has deteriorated beyond repair. Planned construction will replace the existing bulkhead with a new timber, navy-styled bulkhead, and replace the existing seawall coping with a new concrete coping.

Construction will start during the first week of May 2024 and will dictate closing the park to the public until October 2024. A partial section of the parking area will also be closed. Ultimately, this project will improve conditions for park users and will secure the surrounding park area from erosion and sinkholes.

During construction, boats will be stored at South Benson Marina by the Parks and Recreation Department. For visitors, there are several transient mooring locations in the harbor. Project details and updates will be available on the Engineering Website beginning in May 2024.