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Peanut
Island, Florida
Coastal Systems International, Inc. developed
conceptual layout and design alternatives for the restoration
of marine and upland habitat on approximately six acres
of a Port of Palm Beach Intracoastal Waterway spoil island
located near Lake Worth Inlet. The proposed environmental
restoration includes the creation of a 1.5-acre artificial
reef habitat hydraulically connected to Lake Worth Lagoon
on the seaward side and a 1.3-acre shallow water seagrass
lagoon on the landward side. Additional features include
the creation of a tidal pond and flushing channel system
to provide more adequate tidal flushing and seawater inundation
to an existing mangrove community. The lagoon habitat
required a series of coastal structures including groins
and an innovative pile crib breakwater. Numerical Modeling
was conducted to determine design wave conditions
The
project also includes the creation of recreational features
such as a floating shallow-draft marina, pedestrian boardwalk
and observation decks, and swimming/snorkeling access
to the reef habitat. Utility upgrades to the existing
water lines and lights were designed along with grading
and drainage improvements. Plans and specifications for
the project were prepared in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
format.
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