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Bonita Springs to seek permits, funding for spot dredging at mouth of Spring Creek
Summary
After residents and staff reported navigational hazards, council authorized staff to pursue permits and engineering for spot dredging of roughly 500 cubic yards at the mouth of Spring Creek; staff estimated construction costs around $130,000 and noted permitting constraints inside the Estero Bay Aquatic Preserve.
Bonita Springs councilmembers directed staff to pursue permits and engineering to spot-dredge sediment at the mouth of Spring Creek after residents described boats becoming stuck and dangerous shallow conditions.
Residents from Pelican Landing and Spring Creek Village told the council during the public-comment period that shoaling at the creek mouth has worsened since Hurricane Ian and subsequent storms, making boat access difficult and posing safety concerns for older boaters. Joseph Winterberger said the earlier dredging project had “a very positive impact” and urged council to approve renewed work. Wayne Dunn, speaking for Spring Creek Village, said survey measurements with staff showed as…
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