Congressional push eyed to add Grayton Dunes to Gulf Islands
An aide to Congressman Earl Hutto says a bill could be introduced to include Grayton Dunes in the Gulf Islands National Seashore if state efforts fail. Randy Knepper notes cooperation with Gov. Graham and DOI, with Interior officials to visit Grayton soon. The FDIC's bid process for the 800-acre tract complicates state purchase prospects.
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Vanita Trippe
Grayton Dunes
Earl Hutto
Gulf Islands National Seashore
Randy Knepper
Hutto
Bob Graham
Tallahassee
Washington
Knepper
Graham
Washington and
Department of Interior
Park Service
Atlanta
DOI
Grayton
Gulf Islands
FDIC
Fleet Finds Support For Dock Site
Destin charter fleet owners and residents urged Okaloosa County officials to identify ownership of land for a 70 slip docking facility along East Pass. Capt William F Davis warned the fleet is at risk if harbor front parcels are sold and urged alternate sites if needed. Commissioner Bill Peebles Jr. pledged fishing industry support and possible site changes. Buddy Runnels cited statewide backing from Governor Bob.
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Ingrid Kreis
Destin
Okaloosa
Destin Charter Boat Association
County Commission Board
William Frank Davis
DCBA
Davis
Destin Bridge
East Pass
Bill Peebles Jr
Buddy Runnels
Northwest Florida Coast
Corps seeks approval to close East Pass weir this summer
The U S Army Corps plans to close the West Jetty weir at East Pass as a stopgap to shoaling problems affecting Destin's channel. If state approval comes, work could start in May and finish by summer’s end. The project includes a new open water dredge material disposal site and would not disrupt marine traffic.
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Vanita Trippe
Okaloosa County
U.S. Army Corps of Engineer
East Pass
Jim Baxter
Corps’ Mobile
Destin
Washington, DC
Mobile
Baxter
Corps
Protest delays Alabama Highway 98 relocation project
A bid protest by Okaloosa Asphalt Enterprises against Couch Construction Co. of Dothan over a 7.67 million contract for the Highway 98 beach bypass has moved to the state Department of Administrative Hearings. Construction is paused, with officials noting possible weeks of delay as the appeal proceeds and the hearing date remains uncertain.
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Ingrid Kreis
Alabama
State Department of
State Department of Transportation
Ed Hula
Highway 98 Beach
Okaloosa Asphalt Enterprises
Couch Construction Co
Dothan
Hula
Okaloosa Asphalt
Couch
DOT
Okaloosa
Mark Linsky
DOT rejects four lane over Choctawhatchee Bay bridge plan
The Florida Department of Transportation ruled out a four lane replacement for the U.S. 331 bridge over Choctawhatchee Bay. The $14.5 million two lane highrise bridge will have 12 foot lanes and 10 foot refuge lanes, with construction starting next year and finishing in 1986. DOT says federal funds do not support widening and the project replaces a structurally failing span.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingrid Kreis
State Department of Transportation
U.S. Highway 331
Choctawhatchee Bay
DOT
Allen Potter
Potter
Walton County
Billy McLean
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