The Sanford Marina dredging, revetment and dock design permitting is being reviewed by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Each agency requires a separate permit application for dock replacement, dredging and revetment. As of October 1, 2026, all permits have been issued except the FDEP dredging permit. Approximately 26,000 cubic yards of lake bottom are expected to be removed from the east and west basins. Bids for the geotechnical investigation have been received and are under review, and all permits for dredging, revetment and dock construction are expected to be issued by January 2027.
The City has appealed FEMA’s decision to authorize $6.4 million in reimbursable funds for dredging and dock reconstruction. Estimated damages from Hurricane Ian in 2022 were about $20 million. FEMA requested maintenance records, condition assessment reports and contractor contracts, which the City provided on June 29, 2026, and the City is awaiting FEMA’s decision on the first appeal. The City may file a second appeal or pursue arbitration and remains focused on restoring the marina to its pre‑disaster design with required code upgrades.
Press release issued by City of Sanford:
https://sanfordfl.gov/update-on-sanford-marina/
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