County engineer details multi‑reach renourishment plan; Reach 2 bids, $6 million FDOT reallocation expected

Feb 18, 2026

The county engineer told the TDC that Reach 2 of the beach renourishment program needs about 1.8 million cubic yards of sand (estimated cost roughly $35 million) and that FDOT plans to reallocate approximately $6 million in surplus Reach 1 funds to Reach 2; bids are expected in March with possible construction starting in summer.

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County Engineer Hamid Tabasian updated the Tourist Development Council on the county’s beach management plan and renourishment projects along the 18‑mile coastline.

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