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Part of Flagler Beach management plans are moving forward with the approval of a $34 million bid for beach renourishment in Flagler County.

How could Flagler County's coastal restoration plans affect Palm Coast?

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Palm Coast's coastline may change based on county's restoration plan Flagler County is considering three options to restore and protect roughly 6 miles of coastline damaged by erosion. These proposals range from $37 million (widening the beach) to $85 million (trucking sand from inland sources). The chosen plan, which could involve dredging sand from the ocean floor or widening the beach, will physically alter the coastline within the county, including Palm Coast. These physical changes could subsequently impact local infrastructure and property values in the municipality.

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  • The county is considering options to restore roughly 6 miles of coastline.fox35orlando.com
  • The proposals range in cost from $37 million to $85 million.fox35orlando.com
  • The second option involves dredging sand from the ocean floor, estimated to cost about $61 million.fox35orlando.com
  • The county aims to select a restoration plan this month and submit permit applications by next spring.fox35orlando.com

Why it matters

Coastal restoration is critical for protecting the infrastructure and property values of municipalities like Palm Coast, which are vulnerable to erosion from king tides and nor'easters. The county's decision on how much sand to add and whether to widen the beach will determine the long-term stability of the shoreline.

Flagler County is balancing economic costs against environmental concerns, as widening the beach could require extensive habitat restoration to offset damage to marine life and protected underwater habitats. The county is currently leaning toward the second option, which involves dredging and transporting sand.

What we don't know yet

  • Which of the three restoration options will the county ultimately select?
  • What specific environmental mitigation requirements will be tied to the chosen plan?

What would change this answer

The county selects the widening proposal ($37 million)The need for extensive habitat restoration could significantly increase the total cost and complexity of the project.
Environmental permitting is denied for any optionThe county may be forced to delay the restoration efforts, leaving the coastline vulnerable to further erosion.

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