Bennco Engineering provided coastal engineering and environmental consulting services for the Fort Zachary Taylor State Park Beach Renourishment project. The project restored approximately 1,400 LF of sandy shoreline, landward of the high tide line. The beach design included a beach berm and dune to address erosion from recent storms. The additional sand and engineered beach design will improve the area’s resilience during future storm events and increase recreational space for the public.

Field investigations included topographic and bathymetric surveys covering the project footprint. Surveys extended upland to support sand placement within the existing dune system, and waterward to the existing breakwaters. Survey transects were spaced approximately every 100 feet along the shoreline. The data was also used to complete a Coastal Engineering Analysis, which included numerical modeling, to evaluate improvements to the beach. Recommendations included sand tightening of the terminal groin, extending the terminal groin, rehabilitating the existing rock breakwaters, and a robust beach nourishment. The information is being considered by the FDEP as part of a long-term plan for the park.

The scope of work also included beach sand analysis, environmental permitting, beach design, and the development of construction documents. Cummins  Cederberg provided construction support services such as bidding assistance, pre-construction coordination, and construction administration during key project milestones.