On Dec. 6, the City of Sanibel’s Natural Resources Department announced that Phase II of the Lighthouse Beach Park renourishment project has resumed following a brief holiday break.
Crews are actively placing the remaining 105,000 tons of sand on the bayside of the park. This essential project aims to strengthen the beach coastline and protect the iconic Sanibel Lighthouse. The work is scheduled for completion by mid-February.
Key Project Details:
- Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Bayside Parking Lot Closures: The two bayside parking lots will remain closed during sand placement activities.
- Gulfside Parking Lot Access: The Gulfside parking lot will stay open for visitors throughout the project.
- Temporary Beach Closures: Portions of the beach will be closed to the public during sand placement for safety.
- Public Safety Guidelines: Visitors are urged to follow all posted signage and verbal instructions from parking lot and beach attendants. Please avoid equipment and construction zones.
City officials expressed gratitude for the community’s patience during this critical resiliency effort, emphasizing the importance of robust beaches in protecting Sanibel’s coastline and infrastructure.
“As seen during this active hurricane season, our beaches play a crucial role in buffering storm surges and minimizing flood damage. The impact from events like Tropical Storm Debbie, Hurricane Helene, and Hurricane Milton could have been significantly worse without healthy and well-maintained beaches,” officials stated.
For those looking to visit other open beach parks on Sanibel, the following locations remain accessible:
- Gulfside City Beach Park (Algiers)
- Bowman’s Beach Park
- Tarpon Bay Road Beach Park
- Sanibel Boat Ramp Beach Park
Stay tuned for updates as the project progresses and thank you for supporting Sanibel’s efforts to protect its cherished coastline.
