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Riviera Beach council authorizes emergency sand work for Singer Island access, approves up to $500,000
Summary
City council approved emergency action to bring sand to severely eroded access near Via Delfino and Sea Winds condominiums on Singer Island, directing the city manager to contract immediately and provide status updates as the March 1 turtle‑season deadline approaches.
Riviera Beach — The City Council on Wednesday authorized the city manager to contract for emergency beach renourishment to stabilize a heavily eroded access point on Singer Island, approving spending up to $500,000 to protect the Via Delfino and Sea Winds areas and reduce risk to adjacent properties and infrastructure. Councilmember Dr. Espiritus made the motion to authorize the work; the motion passed by voice/roll call vote with councilmembers voting yes and Chair Lawson noting the vote was unanimous with Chair Pro Tem McCoy absent.
The action comes after storms in 2024 left a northern beach access point impassable and created a sharp drop-off that city staff and residents warned could prevent…
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