Pass-a-Grille Beach Nourishment
Project Location
Pass-a-Grille Beach
Project Status
Construction: In progress
Project Overview
Pinellas County is planning a full nourishment of Pass-a-Grille beach that would be performed in two phases. During the first phase, between 10,000 and 15,000 cubic yards of sand from the Grand Canal project will be placed between 9th Avenue and 4th Avenue. For Phase 2, the County is seeking a permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to place an additional 138,000 cubic yards of sand from Pass-a-Grille Inlet between 22nd Avenue and 1st Avenue to fully nourish and restore Pass-a-Grille Beach.
Notice to Local Boaters
Date of Notice: 04-18-2024
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: May 13, 2024
Dredging Completion Date: Oct. 31, 2024 (anticipated)
Hours of Operation:
30 minutes after sunrise until 30 minutes before sunset in May 2024.
Dredging will become 24/7 operation in early June until October 2024.
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
During Phase 1, work will occur between about 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., seven days a week. If Phase 2 is approved, work will shift to 24-hour operations, seven days a week. Portions of the beach within the construction zone will be closed at times, and pier access will be closed for the duration of the project. Paradise Grill and portions of the beach not within the construction zone will remain open.
Project Location
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Anticipated Project Timeline
- Phase 1 (noted in gray on the project map): late-April 2024 thru early-August 2024
- Phase limits: 1st Avenue – 9th Avenue
- Phase 2 (remainder of the project map area): June 2024 thru mid-September 2024
- Phase limits: 9th Avenue – 22nd Avenue
Project Funding
This emergency project is supported by the Tourist Development Tax. For more information visit FromVisitorsWithLove.com.