Coastal Management:

Upham Beach Stabilization Project 2017 - 2018

Location:

Construction will occur along Upham Beach at the north end of St. Pete Beach.

Description:

The Upham Stabilization Project will remove the existing yellow geotextile sand bags and in their place construct 4 permanent rock T-Groins. After the 4 rock groins are in place the current plan calls for the beach to be filled by the Army Corp of Engineers with approximately 150,000 yd³ of sand.

Funding:

This project will be paid for by the County, with Tourist Development Tax funds dedicated to beach nourishment, and the State. The State will pay for 50% of the Upham Stabilization project and follow up beach nourishment, up to a maximum of $5.7 million.

Construction:

On December 13, 2016, the County awarded the construction of the Upham Stabilization project to WEEKS MARINE, INC.  It is anticipated that the 15-month project will begin in March or April 2017.

Updates / Reports:

• Upham Beach Engineering Report