John's Pass Dredging Project

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A dredging project at John's Pass, Florida, focused on removing sand buildup from the channel to improve safety and navigation. The project involved removing thousands of cubic yards of sand from the channel, particularly along the north jetty and beneath the bridge, where a false beach had formed. The dredged sand is being reused as fill to elevate land for a potential public park. The project cost is approximately $1.5 million. However, concerns have been raised that the dredging depth and design do not fully align with a prior study recommending deeper dredging and a sediment trap to prevent sand from returning quickly, potentially shortening the effectiveness of the project.