Public Beach Accesses & Beach End Seawall Projects

The City of Naples is moving forward with two key coastal infrastructure projects: the Public Beach Access Restoration Project and the Beach End Seawall Replacement Project. These projects are part of the City’s ongoing commitment to improving public beach access, protecting shoreline infrastructure, and enhancing long-term coastal resilience. Both projects experienced delays due to federal and state permitting requirements, FEMA coordination, and impacts from recent hurricanes. The City has worked diligently to meet all federal and state compliance standards and is now moving forward with construction. Beach End Seawall Replacement Project Contract Awarded: May 7, 2025Contractor: YC Group, LLCContract Amount: $1,305,794.00 The City will be: Replacing seawalls at the North Lake Drive, 14th Avenue South, and 16th Avenue South beach ends. Constructing new seawalls at the 3rd Avenue South and 15th Avenue South beach ends. The seawall designs include buried toe-scour rock revetments on the seaward side, tie-backs, and return walls on the north and south property lines. Each location is expected to take approximately two months to complete, weather permitting. Construction at 3rd Avenue South and 15th Avenue South will begin first and occur simultaneously. As required by state and federal regulations, temporary fencing with turtle-friendly screening has been installed ahead of sea turtle nesting season, which begins May 1. These closures secure the sites before nests are laid and are a critical step in maintaining compliance with environmental protection requirements. While fencing may remain in place prior to construction, its early installation is necessary for permitting and wildlife safety. Beach Access Restoration Project Contract Awarded: April 16, 2025Contractor: Infinite Construction, LLCContract Amount: $2,591,232.96Notice to Proceed Issued: May 13, 2025Construction Start: Anticipated week of May 20, 2025 This project focuses on restoring 30 of the City's 40 beach access points while reducing impervious surfaces and embracing a more natural, “Old Florida” aesthetic. As a result: Some beach ends that previously had benches may have fewer. Other sites that previously had no furnishings may now include one or more benches. Design decisions were shaped by environmental mitigation goals and a desire to create welcoming, resilient public spaces for all. Minimizing Disruptions The City understands the community’s concerns about the timing and volume of construction activity, especially during season. Schedules are driven by multiple factors, including: Permit expiration dates Contractor availability Material delivery timelines Regulatory and environmental requirements Coordination with other active projects To minimize long-term disruption and reduce the number of closed beach accesses at any one time, work will take place at multiple locations simultaneously. We sincerely appreciate your patience and support as we work to complete these important projects, which will enhance safety, access, and coastal resilience for years to come. Public Beach Access Memorial Benches (Includes Lowdermilk Park) New benches are being installed at each beach end, and every effort is being made to replace the existing plaques that were damaged by Hurricane Ian. Installations will not be scheduled until the corresponding beach end is slated for reconstruction - please view the "Beach Access Status" section for an overview of the Beach Access Restoration Project's timeline. The Community Services department will be contacting the owners of the plaques prior to reinstallation to confirm their continued interest and review new program guidelines. Residents and plaque owners with questions about this program and the reinstallation process are encouraged to reach out to Roxanne Nieto at rnieto [at] naplesgov.com (rnieto[at]naplesgov[dot]com). At this time, the City is not accepting any donations for memorial benches or new plaque requests. Beach Accesses - Status The Public Beach Access Restoration Project is being completed in phases, and the order of work may shift depending on site conditions, weather, and contractor coordination. All closures are carefully coordinated to ensure efficient construction across projects while minimizing beachgoer disruption. Access to unaffected beach ends will remain open, and this webpage will be updated regularly with schedule changes and progress updates. Beach Access Status Associated Project & Order of Construction Horizon Way OPEN Construction Complete Vedado Way OPEN Construction Complete Via Miramar OPEN Construction Complete Admiralty Point Beach Walk OPEN 1977 Gulf Shore Blvd N (Gulf Towers) pathway OPEN Lowdermilk Park OPEN 8th Ave N CLOSED Stormwater Beach Outfall Project 7th Ave N OPEN Construction Complete North Lake Drive OPEN Construction Complete 6th Ave N OPEN Construction Complete 4th Ave N CLOSED Stormwater Beach Outfall Project 3rd Ave N CLOSED Stormwater Beach Outfall Project 2nd Ave N CLOSED Stormwater Beach Outfall Project 1st Ave N OPEN Construction Complete Central Avenue OPEN Construction Complete 1st Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 2nd Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 3rd Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 4th Ave S OPEN/Under Construction Beach Access Reconstruction Project 5th Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 6th Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 7th Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 8th Ave S OPEN 9th Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 10th Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 11th Ave S OPEN Construction Complete Broad Ave S OPEN/Restrooms Available Construction Complete 12th Ave S CLOSED Naples Pier Rebuild Project 13th Ave S OPEN/Restrooms Available Construction Complete 14th Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 15th Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 16th Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 17th Ave S OPEN 18th Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 21st Ave S OPEN Future Reconstruction Planned 1900 Gulf Shore Blvd S OPEN Construction Complete 2100 Gordon Drive S OPEN 32nd Ave S OPEN Seawall Project Pending 33rd Ave S OPEN Construction Complete 3590 Gordon Drive OPEN Beach Conditions & Water Quality Status Florida Healthy Beaches Program – Collier County Collier County Red Tide Information Beach Access Reconstruction Project: Plans Final_Plans_Revised_March2025 85.33 MB Renderings of 10th Ave S & 18th Ave S View Slideshow View PDF of Page