Marine Park Design and Permitting Project

Stantec Consulting has been engaged to research, design, permit, and plan a Marine Park or Marine Conservation Area for the City of Miami Beach between South Pointe Jetty and 16 Street, coordinating with regulatory agencies and producing all required surveys, drawings, permit packages, public engagement, and operations planning.

The evaluation of a potential marine park/marine conservation area is in the coastal waters of South Beach from approximately South Pointe Pier to 16 Street.

The design and permitting phase are expected to be done by March of 2029. This is subject to change based on environmental agency permitting and review. After permits are issued, and funding is obtained, the Capital Improvements Department would then proceed with the construction phase.

• Task 100 – Background Research and Coordination
• Task 101 – Pre-Application Meetings with the 5 Agencies
• Task 102 – Bathymetric Survey and Legal Description
• Task 103 – Benthic Survey of Proposed Buoy Locations and Report
• Task 104 – Permit Applications
• Task 105 – 60% Permit Application Drawings
• Task 106 – Cost Estimate for Construction
• Task 107 – 100% Construction Plans and Technical Specifications
• Task 108 – Operations and Maintenance Plan
• Task 109 – Public Engagement
• Task 110 – Project Management/Meetings/QAQC

This will be a consideration during the project design and permitting, and it must be reviewed by regulatory agencies. A marine park would include the development of a management plan with enforcement strategies, operational procedures, etc.

The city welcomes feedback and support including photos of marine life and habitats of the area or concerns with the project. We encourage residents to participate in future community meetings to provide feedback throughout the process.

Community advocates for the marine park have created this concept. Please visit their website for more information: Urban Paradise Guild Website

Stantec will participate in public engagement activities to support the design and permitting of the marine park. The schedule of dates are to be determined based on a mutually agreeable schedule as Tasks 104, 107 and 108 proceed.