Sanibel Beach renourishment project kicking off today

The City of Sanibel, Florida, is about to begin work on the 2023-2024 Beach Renourishment Project.

Starting today, crews will be working from the Donax Road Beach Access west to Gulfside City Park (Reach 4) and from Tradewinds Drive Access west to Bowman’s Beach (Reach 1).

Hurricane Ian’s landfall on Sanibel flattened the island’s beach and dune areas. As the storm surge from Ian receded, significant erosion occurred resulting in the creation of channeled gullies along Sanibel’s coastline.

This project will place approximately 400,000 tons of sand to restore the beach berm (dune) and fill gullies created by the receding storm surge.

According to the City officials, Sanibel Beach renourishment project is anticipated to be completed in early April 2024.