Pass-a-Grille Beach Nourishment
Project Location
Pass-a-Grille Beach
Project Status
Construction: In progress
Project Update
Pinellas County is assessing the damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Project Overview
Pinellas County is planning a full nourishment of Pass-a-Grille beach that will be performed in phases. During the first phase, between 5,000 and 10,000 cubic yards of sand from the Grand Canal project was placed between 1st Avenue and 6th Avenue.
To fully nourish and restore Pass-a-Grille Beach, the County sought and received authorization from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to place an additional 140,000 cubic yards of sand from Pass-a-Grille Inlet between 1st Avenue and 22nd Avenue. This phase is divided into two sections. In the first section, sand will be placed from 1st Avenue to 9th Avenue. For the second section, sand will be placed from 10th Avenue to 22nd Avenue.
Notice to Local Boaters
Date of Notice: 4-18-2024
Effective End Date: 10-31-2024
Channel dredging to be conducted within Grand Canal in Tierra Verde and beach nourishment on Pass-a-Grille Beach.
Dredging Commence Date: June 3, 2024
Dredging Completion Date: October 31, 2024 (anticipated)
Hours of Operation:
Dredging will be 24/7 operation July-October 2024 (anticipated).
Days of Operation: Monday through Sunday
Name of Dredge Vessel: JESSIE MARIE II
VHF Channels Monitored: Channels 13 & 16
Land Contact: Phillip White, Project Superintendent, Cell: 252-334-9701
Secondary Land Contact: Zach Wiand, Project QC Manager, Cell: 727-385-7727
Mariners are urged to use extreme caution in the area, transit at their slowest safe speed to minimize wake, and proceed with caution after passing arrangements have been made. Floating and submerged high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipeline associated with the hydraulic dredging operations of the channels will be utilized. Pipeline, work vessels, dredge barge, booster pump barge(s) and buoys will be visibly lighted and marked according to Coast Guard regulations and will be in the area until all work is complete and can change configuration daily. Vessels and/or equipment will be in multiple locations at the same time.
PLEASE SEE MAP BELOW FOR DETAILS ON WHERE THIS EQUIPMENT CAN BE LOCATED.
Local Boaters Map
Project Impacts
For the remainder of the project, work will be 24-hour operations, seven days a week. Portions of the beach will be closed at times, and pier access will be closed for the duration of the project. Portions of the beach not within the construction zone remain open.
Project Location
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Anticipated Project Timeline
- From Grand Canal (noted in gray on the project map): June 3-27, 2024
- From Pass-a-Grille Inlet (remainder of the project map area): July 2024 – November 2024
Project Funding
This emergency project is supported by the Tourist Development Tax. For more information visit FromVisitorsWithLove.com.