Brooksville Voters Approve $500K Bond for Betsy's Cove Dredging Project
Brooksville voters approved a bond of up to $500,000 to fund the dredging of Betsy's Cove, aiming to enhance public access and support the local marine economy. The project includes dredging a channel and turning basin to 6 feet at mean lowest tide, reconstructing the pier and boat ramp. Approximately 10% of residents rely on marine activities, with about 40 commercial fishermen using the cove. The project, costing an estimated $1.8 million, is fully permitted, but additional grants are being sought to reduce the town's financial burden.
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Brooksville voters have authorized a bond of up to $500,000 for a dredging project at Betsy's Cove to improve public access for boats, currently limited at low tide. The project aims to create all-tide access along the town's 50-mile coastline, benefiting the local marine economy, which employs about 10% of residents.
The approved work includes dredging a channel to 6 feet at mean lowest tide and reconstructing the pier and boat ramp. The total project cost is estimated at $1.8 million, with the town seeking additional grants to reduce its financial responsibility. The Army Corps of Engineers permits for the project are valid until October.
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