Groundbreaking Held For All-Season Fish Cleaning Station In Fort Pierre

Groundbreaking Held For All-Season Fish Cleaning Station In Fort Pierre

FORT PIERRE, (KCCR) — Supporters and local officials in Fort Pierre moved the first dirt Wednesday to make way for a new all-season fish cleaning station near the Fifth Avenue boat ramp. Nicole Schwinler is one of many volunteers who helped move the project forward. She says they are still raising funds for the building…

Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson says the project is yet another example of the community working together for a common cause…

Sharpe Enterprises will building the station. Owner Gerrick McComsey says they look to get started before the end of the month…

The building will be approximately 24 by 40 feet with a cost of around 240-thousand dollars. Additional parking will be added for boat and trailer traffic on Corps property north of the station on Fifth Avenue.