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Waterways Commission advances drafting of Shad Creek slow-speed/minimum-wake resolution for FWC review
Summary
Commissioners discussed seeking an expanded slow-speed minimum wake zone around the Shad Creek Bridge, reviewed mapping and legal framing, and directed staff to refine language and pursue community input before submitting a formal application to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
The Jacksonville Waterways Commission on Oct. 15 discussed a proposed resolution asking the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission to reconsider expansion of local speed restrictions near the Shad Creek Bridge. Commissioners and staff agreed to refine the resolution’s language, gather community input and return a draft for formal action at a future meeting.
Councilmember Mike Gay introduced the topic and said staff and partners had reviewed expanding the controlled zone “to the 1,800 foot mark” to reduce vessel wake impacts on adjacent homes and public safety. City counsel Shannon McGillis,…
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