FERNANDINA BEACH, Fla. – A $20 million project is set to begin Monday on Fernandina Beach, aimed at enhancing safety and enjoyment for visitors.
Crews will add more sand to the beach and block off certain areas during the work. This project is all about protecting the shoreline on Fernandina Beach by replacing sand that has eroded over time, some of which was impacted by severe weather.
The project will affect four miles of shoreline on Fernandina Beach, extending south of the St. Mary entrance channel. It will start near E. 2nd Street and finish close to Ohio Avenue.
The Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville office has posted a notice informing the public that crews will likely be working 24 hours a day, which means there will be alarms, lights, and other construction activities on the beach. Visitors should be aware of these conditions if they plan to come to the beach.
This project aims to restore critical habitats and maintain the buffer zone to protect nearby homes and infrastructure.
The beach renourishment will occur every five years, depending on storm impact and sea level rise.
The U.S. Army Corps will cover 100% of the costs. Mobilization is expected to wrap up by mid-May, with initial construction kicking off shortly after and lasting until mid-August.
