With the busy tourist season right around the corner, the city of Destin has plans to make repairs to the beach access at Shirah Street.
“The project will improve a drainage issue that has been undermining the foundation of the shower and parking area,” said Lance Johnson, the city’s parks and recreation director. “Once that’s completed, the parking, shower area and emergency vehicle beach access will be restored and open for use.”
Since the area was drenched with tremendous amounts of rain in April, the access point at Shirah Street has continued to experience erosion issues after minor rain storms. Currently the brick pavers in the shower area are completely undermined and the shower is no longer useable.
During the city’s Feb. 2 City Council meeting, city leaders agreed, by a unanimous vote, to spend $24,603.50 for stormwater repair and mitigation at the Shirah Street access. The city will enter into a contract with Gulf Coast Utility Contractors.
“If all goes well and the weather cooperates, we anticipate the project to be completed around spring break,” Johnson told The Log.