Stump Pass Maintenance Dredge

Project Description

The Charlotte County Erosion control Project includes providing erosion control and shoreline stabilization measures including beach nourishment, maintenance dredge bypassing, and stabilizing structures for approximately 5,000 linear feet of eroding gulf and inlet shorelines immediately adjacent to Stump Pass.  The sand removed by the Maintenance Dreding of Stump Pass will be used to nourish the beaches north and south of the pass.  The project limits for this activity will extend from Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Reference Monument (R-Monument) R-18 south to R-21 on Manasota Key in the Stump Pass Beach State Park.  The Project continues on Palm Island extending from approximately 1,200 feet northeast of R-22 along Stump Pass’ southern inlet shoreline and then along the gulf-front shoreline to approximately R-24.  

Project Location

The southern end of Manasota Key in the Stump Pass Beach State Park (900 Gulf Blvd, Englewood, FL 34223) and the northern shorline of Palm Island

Project Impacts

Submerged Pipeline leading from dredge equipment  south to Palm Island Shoreline - The area is well marked and poses no threat to normal navigation as the pipe is laying on the bottom of the channel and the depth is in excess of 6ft MLW.  Boaters will note the increased signage in the area for the remainder of the project.   

Latest Updates

Pre-Construction Meeting held Tuesday Feb 11, 2025. 

Dredging commenced on March 29th on Stump Pass State Park.  Sand Placement on the Stump Pass State Park is complete.  The contractor demobilized from the state park and comenced pumping the northern segment on Palm Island on April 27th. 

 Schedule for Project: 

Mobilization: March 13-26

Dredge/Sand Placement on Stump Pass State Park: March 26-April 24 - Complete

Mobilize to Palm Island:  April 24-26 - Complete

Dredge/Sand Placement on Palm Island: April  26- June 1 - In Progress

Demobilization: June 2- June 31

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Schedule

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