The Lido Key Beach Nourishment Project activities started on Lido Key on November 5, 2018 and will continue through February 12, 2019. The project is being constructed as an interim beach nourishment project, and will place approximately 185,000 cubic yards of material on the island. Sediment from the project will be obtained from the New Pass channel, located off the northern end of the island.
The construction project extends from north of the intersection of Benjamin Franklin Dr. and Tyler Dr. to South Lido County Park. Construction activities will progress from north to south. About 300-ft to 400-ft of beach will be closed at a time for beach construction, equipment storage and safety buffers.
A staging area is located in a portion of the parking lot between Lido Beach Pool and Lido Beach Resort, opposite Garfield Drive and will be closed to the public. Construction will occur 24 hours a day, seven days a week, barring any weather or mechanical delays. Progress will be updated on a weekly basis; conditions are subject to change.
Progress:
Dredge and fill placement activities have been ongoing since November 19, 2018 on the beach, near the north end of the north parking lot at the Lido Beach Pool. The dredge is currently inactive due to sea conditions.
Current Location:
About 80-ft of beach is closed in the vicinity of the north parking lot of the Lido Beach Pool. The staging area located in a portion of the parking lot between Lido Beach Pool and Lido Beach Resort, opposite Garfield Drive, will be closed throughout the project. The approximate closure is shown in the graphic attached. The Contractor is currently down due to sea conditions. Dredging will resume when the conditions improve. In the meantime, routine maintenance is taking place.
Week Ahead:
Dredging and fill placement activities are expected to resume in the afternoon of November 27, 2018 and will continue throughout the week. Progress is anticipated to extend south from the current location to about Grant Dr. A section of about 300 – 400 ft of beach will be closed at a time as the project moves south.
Sand ramps will be constructed over the pipeline at multiple locations to provide access to the Gulf of Mexico until removal. The active construction areas and staging area will be cordon off and/or fenced to keep the public away from equipment. We appreciate your understanding. All timelines are estimates and are subject to weather and equipment delays.
City of Sarasota contacts: Cory Holding 941-321-5676, Alex DavisShaw 941-404-9859.
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