The proposed project includes beach and dune renourishment within the Countys Sector 5 Project Area via the placement of approximately 153,300 cubic yards of beach-compatible sand fill and the installation of about 100,000 native dune plants over approximately 3.1 miles of Atlantic Ocean beach in Indian River County. Sand fill is proposed to be obtained from either (a) an upland sand source pre-qualified by the County, and/or (b) an upland sand source separately approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. To avoid adverse impacts to nesting sea turtles, construction is expected to be completed during the period of November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026. The County may elect to authorize the installation of approximately 17,500 additional plantings for hazard mitigation dune vegetation under Bid Alternate 1.
