PORT 32 Marinas has announced the completion of a dredging project at PORT 32 Jacksonville, with slips deepened and access restored to berths near the shoreline.
Located at the intersection of the St. Johns River and Ortega River in Jacksonville, Florida, the marina sits around 25 miles from the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean. It is part of the portfolio of PORT 32 Marinas, a marina operator headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, with locations across Florida and North Carolina.
The marina includes facilities such as a clubhouse, pool area, dockside support and storm protection features, along with infrastructure including pump-out systems, outdoor grills, a picnic area and laundry facilities.
Spanning more than three months, the dredging project removed over 4,300 cubic metres of sediment. Slip depths now average five feet (1.5 metres) at mean low water. More than 130 vessels were temporarily relocated to allow access to the work areas, with a local TowBoatUS provider assisting owners who were not present.
Berths closer to shore have been brought back into full use and have restored areas that were previously limited. The added capacity accommodates more vessels and improves access across the site.
Austin Schell, CEO of PORT 32 Marinas, said: “Completing this dredging project is a direct investment in our members and in the long-term quality of PORT 32 Jacksonville. Removing more than 5,700 cubic yards of material and reopening slips closer to shore means more access, more flexibility and a more enjoyable experience on the water.”
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