May 2023
FACT SHEET
St. Johns County (Vilano Segment), FL Shore Protection Project
Construction (C)
Congressional Districts: 4, 6
1. DESCRIPTION
The St. Johns County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project was authorized for construction by Section 1401(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018, Public Law 115-270. The design includes construction of a 60-foot berm along 3 miles of Atlantic coast shoreline including a dune feature that reflects the average 2015 dune position with tapers along the northern and southern ends of the project. The plan includes 3 renourishments approximately every 12 years over the 50-year project life.
2. FUNDING
Segment), FL Shore Protection Project
Construction (C)
Congressional Districts: 4, 6
1. DESCRIPTION
The St. Johns County Coastal Storm Risk Management Project was authorized for construction by Section 1401(3) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2018, Public Law 115-270. The design includes construction of a 60-foot berm along 3 miles of Atlantic coast shoreline including a dune feature that reflects the average 2015 dune position with tapers along the northern and southern ends of the project. The plan includes 3 renourishments approximately every 12 years over the 50-year project life.
2. FUNDING
a. P.L. 115-123: Bi-Partisan Budget Act of 2018, Supplemental:
| Estimate Total Cost |
$144,700,000 |
| Allocation thru FY22 |
$27,000 |
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a. Regular Civil Works Funds:
Allocation thru FY22 $0
Allocation For FY 23 $0
President's Budget FY24 $0
a. P.L. 115-123: Bi-Partisan Budget Act of 2018, Supplemental:
| Current Working Estimate |
$36,800,000 |
| Allocation thru FY22 |
$10,732,000 |
| Allocation for FY23 |
$0 |
3. SPONSOR
St. Johns County Board of Commissioners
2740 Industry Center Road
St. Augustine, Florida 32084
4. STATUS
The project was critically eroded as a result of the November 2021 nor’easter, followed by hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022. As a result, Flood Control and Coastal Emergencies (FCCE) funds have been authorized for emergency renourishment. The FCCE contract was advertised on 28 March 2023 with Bid Opening scheduled 11 May 2023.