$15.1M Beach Nourishment Project to Start in March at Fort Pierce
The St. Lucie County Erosion District, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will commence a $15.1 million beach nourishment project in Fort Pierce in early March. This initiative aims to combat erosion south of the Fort Pierce Inlet by placing nearly 400,000 cubic yards of sand along approximately one mile of shoreline, with completion anticipated by mid-May. Temporary closures and restrictions will be in effect at Jetty Park during the construction period.
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The St. Lucie County Erosion District is collaborating with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a beach nourishment project in Fort Pierce, set to begin in early March.
The project addresses erosion south of the Fort Pierce Inlet, with nearly 400,000 cubic yards of sand to be placed on approximately 1 mile of shoreline. This is part of a two-year nourishment schedule due to the impact of the federal inlet navigation channel.
The $15.1 million contract was awarded to Manson Construction Co., with completion expected by mid-May. Temporary closures of the South Jetty at Jetty Park and restrictions on the beach will occur during construction.
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