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County says South County beach renourishment near completion; Fort Pierce jetty work to follow
Summary
St. Lucie County Port Inlet and Beaches Director Joshua Reboard updated the board that the South County Beach renourishment project (a federal construction after Hurricane Nicole in partnership with the Army Corps) is nearing completion once weather allows and crews will mobilize to the Fort Pierce jetty next.
Joshua Reboard, Director of Port Inlet and Beaches for St. Lucie County, told the board the South County Beach renourishment (coastal storm risk management) project is nearing completion after about a month of construction but is paused for weather. He said two days of pumping remain when work resumes and that dune planting will follow. Reboard explained the project is 100% federally constructed through cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and crews intend to mobilize to Fort Pierce to begin jetty-related beach work after finishing South County.
Why it matters: The update affects residents who use the Atlantic shoreline and indicates the countys construction schedule and expectations for beach access impacts. Reboard noted that weather, equipment and corrosion in a marine environment have contributed to some timeline slippage.
What was said: "We have two days of pumping that left. They're currently down because of weather and they hope to regain their ability to dredge and finish that project up swiftly... Immediately after that project they'll be mobilizing into Fort Pierce." — Joshua Reboard, Port Inlet and Beaches Director.
Next steps: Staff will coordinate public notice before the jetty closure window and follow Army Corps schedule for dredging and dune planting.
