Published On: 01.14.15 | 

By: Keisa Sharpe

Alabama Power to address dilapidated structures on lakes

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Alabama Power is working with lake residents to clean up shoreline properties. Throughout 2015, the company and homeowners will focus on repairing or removing piers, boathouses and other structures that are either eyesores – or even worse – dangerous.

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To help property owners, the company will:

  • Waive permit fees to repair or replace decayed, neglected or dysfunctional structures with new structures.
  • Provide trash removal sites to discard disassembled structures during the annual Renew Our Rivers cleanups.

“We know lake residents take pride in their homes and weekend retreats, and hope these incentives will help make decisions about upgrades or repairs that much easier,” said Billy Edge, shoreline supervisor for Alabama Power.

“As we increase our focus on aging shoreline structures and those in disrepair, Alabama Power will continue to reach out to lake residents to help them find ways to voluntarily repair or remove structures during 2015.”

For more information, contact:

Smith Lake, Steve Fletcher: 205-384-7385


Lakes Martin, Yates and Thurlow, Rhett Hanks: 256-825-0053


Weiss Lake, Dennis Trammell: 256-927-2597


Logan Martin Lake and Neely Henry Lake, Rob Coyne: 205-472-0481


Lake Harris, Sheila Smith: 256-396-5093


Lay Lake, Lakes Mitchell, Jordan and Bouldin, Candy Hayes: 205-755-4420


To learn more about Alabama Power’s Shoreline Management program, please visit Shorelines.