Engineering firm engaged to conduct independent investigation into Sapelo Island gangway collapse

MCINTOSH COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) – The Georgia Department of Natural Resources confirms the Attorney General’s Office has retained Wiss, Janney and Elstner Associates to conduct an independent investigation into the cause of a gangplank collapse at the Marsh Landing Dock on Sapelo Island.

They say WJE is a firm of engineers, architects and materials scientists who specialize in researching, testing and designing repairs to buildings, bridges and other structures.

DNR has set up a section about them website about the incident and have updated it with information as it comes in.