Pond Apple Park restoration project begins
The city of Sanibel reported that its contractor has begun repairing collapsed slopes along Pond 3 at the Pond Apple Park, which is part of the city’s effluent disposal system that sustained damage during Hurricane Ian. Restoring the Pond 3 slopes will strengthen a critical component of Sanibel’s wastewater infrastructure and reduce the risk of future storm-related erosion.
The work is supported by funding from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) through the Hurricane Ian Effluent Disposal Pond Apple Site Repairs Grant.
The project will include the following:
– Restoring approximately 900 linear feet of pond bank
– Dredging eroded material from Pond 3 and rebuilding slopes
– Installing a geocell reinforcement system with geotextile fabric to strengthen the slopes
– Planting approximately 2,810 square yards of perennial peanut groundcover to reduce future erosion
The city reported that construction is expected to be completed by April. Temporary access limitations around Pond 3 may occur during construction to ensure public safety.
For more information, contact the Public Works Department at 239-472-6397.