Wednesday, December 22, 2021

What is the Current Status of the Opening of Beach Access #4 at Perdido Key?


I had the opportunity recently to drive through areas of the new District 1 over the weekend, including Innerarity Point and Perdido Key,  and one of the things that stood out to me was just how close we are to completing Beach Access #4.  Significant progress is being made at this, Escambia County and District 1's newest public Gulf-Front access point on Perdido Key.  
Work has been ongoing to level the surface and pour the concrete for the entry and the parking surfaces, which has now been substantially completed and is currently in the process of curing.  Additionally, a large portion of the fomer slab is being returned to nature with the addition of sand and native plants.

According to staff with whom I have spoken recently---this has been the biggest part of the job.  Once cured fully, crews will line the spots, add curbs and the walkover along with signage and split rail fencing.

"We should be functionally open by March 1st" was what I was told.




I can't wait, nor can many others who have been waiting for this for going on 8 years.  It has taken far too long for many reasons--but we are almost at the finish line.

I intend to have a ribbon cutting ceremony once we officially open this access point and it will be a great additional amenity for all of the west side of Escambia County and for District 1 and District 2 citizens!
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1 comment:

  1. Michael McCormackDecember 22, 2021 at 10:43 PM

    Wow, talk about coincidence, I rode out there to check on this myself this afternoon. I was very pleased to see the progress made up to this point. It has been a long time since the board approved the plan to make this happen, but it is finally close to fruition. Thanks goes out to you and the rest of the board that voted to make it happen. As you will experience the issues on the Key now that redistricting has taken place, additional parking will be a plus for those choosing these beaches to frequent. Thanks.

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