Good things are in store for the City of Destin! As we roll into 2020, the final phase of the Norriego Point Stabilization Project will begin. Amenities will include a pavilion, restrooms, showers, drinking fountains, environmental educational signage, bike racks, a boardwalk, dune crossovers, vehicle parking and ADA components. The first phase began in October of 2017 to restore and stabilize Norriego Point and the addition of vegetation to the dune structure was part of the second phase. The idea for stabilizing Norriego Point began in 1999 with the development of the Inlet Management Plan and has been supported by numerous city councils, mayors, committees, harbor businesses, the chamber of commerce and community organizations. In 2012, the city’s hope for the stabilization project was made a reality by a partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Together, the city and FDEP secured the necessary funds through the Beach Management Funding Assistance program and the Natural Resource Damage Assessment (NRDA) restoration process which evaluates and restores natural resources impacted by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. More than 12 million dollars has been allocated to this project. This park will be a wonderful place for our residents, families, friends and visitors to enjoy.
Please stay tuned as we will have more to share in the coming months regarding the amenities at Clement Taylor Park and the future development of Captain Royal Melvin Heritage Park. The City of Destin Parks and Recreation Department does an amazing job of maintaining all of our parks and I encourage you to get out and go visit. Please visit our website at www.cityofdestin.com for more information.
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