Construction at Norriego Point continues with shoreline stabilization, boardwalk pilings, and dune crossovers nearing various stages of completion, according to a Department of Environmental Protection project update shared at Monday’s Destin City Council meeting.
- Public Information Director Tamara Young reported that shoreline stabilization work at the harbor entrance, including site grading and placement mats, is 90% complete and scheduled for completion this week.
The project’s boardwalk infrastructure is taking shape, with 50% of pilings now installed, including all piles for the terminal curve at the north end. Dune crossover pilings are 80% complete, while all pilings for the restroom and pavilion have been installed.
Young noted that framing on the boardwalk terminal curve has reached 60% completion, and work on the northernmost dune crossover, number 3, is 20% complete.
The next 30 days will see several major components move forward. Construction of the restroom facility will begin, with completion targeted for mid-May. The remaining boardwalk pilings are scheduled for completion by mid-February.
- Framing and decking work for all three dune crossovers is set to begin, with completion expected by mid-March. The harbor boardwalk framing and decking will follow, scheduled for completion in mid-April.
Staff and council members will review color boards for the interior and exterior of the restroom, as well as pavilion and restroom roofing options, for final approval.
The project is on track for substantial completion in late May, with final completion expected by late June 2025.
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So no boats along the point or is there a place for one or two ♀️
Why not open the parking lot so people can visit beaches!
So who actually is paying for this? And isn’t this private property? And if it’s not private property, why isn’t there more accessible parking available for all?