Ribbon-cutting in the new Blue Heron pavilion located gulf side in the Navarre Beach Marine Park, 8739 Gulf Blvd. on Navarre Beach, Tues., June 25 at 10 a.m.
The gulf side improvements are the last of two beach enhancement projects at the park.
"The gulf side improvements are a great addition to the overall beach experience and exactly what we need to serve our visitors," said Commissioner Dave Piech, District 4. "I’m thankful to the state and our county staff for working so hard to bring this project to reality. It protects our precious resources while allowing visitors to experience the beauty of the Navarre Beach Marine Park."
Additions include:
- A new 200+ space parking area including six ADA spaces.
- An accessible beach access boardwalk with two showers.
- A restroom pavilion with skylights.
- One large (Blue Heron) and two smaller (Barracuda and Sea Horse) pavilions with ADA-accessible picnic tables and grills.
- An observation platform.
Construction costs for the sound side improvements are $1,962,078 with funding provided from the Deepwater Horizon Program NRDA Early Restoration Program Phase III along with $493,935 in matching county funds from tourism tax reserves. Genesis | Halff has served as consultant for the project and RBM Contracting Services, LLC as contractor. Both projects are being implemented by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Restoration Assistance, Deepwater Horizon Program, and managed by Pearce Barrett, P.E.
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For more information, contact:
PIO@santarosa.fl.gov
Date and Time
Tuesday Jun 25, 2019
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM CDT
Tuesday, June 25
10 am
Location
Navarre Beach Marine Park
Blue Heron Park Pavilion
