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FORT MYERS — More than a year after it was ravaged by Hurricane Irma, Stevens Construction of Fort Myers has completed the replacement of the 115-year-old steeple at Alva United Methodist Church in Alva.
During Irma, the entire steeple was blown off the church and onto the street with the bell left as the only piece intact. The congregation of 325 raised money to replace the steeple, according to a statement. Stevens Construction provided the foundation and structural steel work to build a new 40-foot steeple that has been strengthened to meet current codes. The bell was refurbished by Naples Sand Blasting and Dean Supply.
The church was built in 1903 and established in 1886.
The Stevens Construction team included Project Manager Mike Waskiewicz, Superintendent Gary Tipton and Project Administrator Sue Ziegenfus. Burt Hill/Pollock Krieg Architects provided the design services.
Stevens Construction has offices in Fort Myers, Tampa and Orlando, providing construction management, general contracting and consulting services to clients and design professionals.
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