Another group files to stop Port of Miami dredging
South Florida Business Journal reports that a Fisher Island condo association is trying to stop Port of Miami dredging, with concerns that it would erode the island’s seawall and interrupt the ferry service, Sandandgravel reports.
Condo Association No 2 filed the request for a formal hearing with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on November 28th.
“This is a substantial impact on the welfare of all persons on the island because the ferry and barge services provided the only method of access to the island,” the filing states.
The injunction also asserts that the dredging “will adversely affect public health, safety, welfare and the property of others, because the [U.S. Army] Corps activity will cause destruction of the seawall and the abutting condominium property.”
The Tropical Audobon Society, Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper and a boat captain have also filed a petition to block the dredging.
In March, Governor Rick Scott announced the state would fund a US$77 million shortfall to dredge the port, which would allow it to accommodate the post-Panamax ships that will be able to traverse the Panama Canal after an expansion is finished.
Condo Association No 2 filed the request for a formal hearing with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection on November 28th.
“This is a substantial impact on the welfare of all persons on the island because the ferry and barge services provided the only method of access to the island,” the filing states.
The injunction also asserts that the dredging “will adversely affect public health, safety, welfare and the property of others, because the [U.S. Army] Corps activity will cause destruction of the seawall and the abutting condominium property.”
The Tropical Audobon Society, Biscayne Bay Waterkeeper and a boat captain have also filed a petition to block the dredging.
In March, Governor Rick Scott announced the state would fund a US$77 million shortfall to dredge the port, which would allow it to accommodate the post-Panamax ships that will be able to traverse the Panama Canal after an expansion is finished.
