Collier County: Park Shore beach renourishment kicks off

The Park Shore Beach Renourishment Project started yesterday, Collier County said.

According to the County, the project is needed to replenish the beach which experiences natural erosion throughout the year, but has also seen multiple storms including, Debby, Helene, and Milton this past hurricane season.

The beach is designed to a standard 85-foot width from the dune line to Mean High Water Line to provide storm protection and recreational space for residents and tourists.

Collier County added that the project limits are from about 1000 feet north of Naples Cay to near Lausanne Condominiums.

The $5.5 million program was approved by the Board of County Commissioners in December and the funds have been allocated from Tourist Development Tax funds with anticipated partial reimbursement from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.