May 2020
FACT SHEET
Suwannee River, FL (O&M)
Operations and Maintenance
Congressional District: 2
1. DESCRIPTION
Suwannee County is located on the Gulf coast of Florida in Dixie County. The project provides for federal maintenance of McGriff Pass, also known as Wadley Pass, on the Suwannee River in Dixie County which is a 6 foot deep channel that is 75 feet wide and 2.5 miles long.
2. FUNDING
a. P.L. 115-123: Bi-Partisan Budget Act of 2018, Supplemental:
| Current Working Estimate |
$5,500,000 |
| Allocation thru FY19 |
$110,000 |
| Allocation for FY20 |
$0 |
b. P.L. 116-20: Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act, 2019:
| Current Working Estimate |
$5,400,000 |
| Allocation for FY20 |
$390,000 |
3. SPONSOR
Dixie County
214 NE Hwy 351
PO Box 2600
Cross City, FL 32628
4. STATUS
In FY21, the Jacksonville District will complete plans and specifications and acquire permits for dredging of the McGriff Pass. The construction contract estimated for award in October 2021.
