Collier County commissioners unanimously approved an $8 million renourishment of about 3.5 miles of Naples Beach, from Doctors Pass to just south of 21st Avenue South. The work is funded by the county’s tourist development tax, equipment is expected to arrive in late October, and the beach is expected to stay open during construction.
Collier County commissioners have approved an $8 million beach renourishment project for Naples, according to WINK News. The vote was unanimous, and the project is paid for by the county’s tourist development tax rather than property taxes.
What Collier Approved for Naples Beach
Cost, boundaries, and funding
WINK News ran a correction noting that an earlier version of its report misstated the boundaries.
When the Work Happens and Where the Sand Comes From
Schedule, hours, and sand volume
The project will place more than 208,000 tons of sand, trucked in from Stewart Mining in Immokalee. Crews are scheduled to work Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., with completion expected before the end of 2026.
Can You Still Use Naples Beach During Construction?
Access and what to expect
Yes. The beach is expected to stay open, with small areas fenced off while crews work. If you plan a beach day along the project area this fall, expect truck traffic and equipment near beach accesses, and check Collier County for current updates before you go.
What It Means for Naples Beachfront Neighborhoods
The Moorings, Coquina Sands, and Old Naples
The project area runs along some of Naples’ most established beachfront neighborhoods. Renourishment restores beach width lost to erosion and storms, which helps the shoreline that Gulf-front homes and condos depend on.
The Moorings
Beachfront condos and homes just south of Doctors Pass, at the north end of the project.
Coquina Sands
A quiet beachfront neighborhood between The Moorings and Old Naples.
Old Naples
Gulf-front estates, the Naples Pier, and walkable Third Street South and Fifth Avenue South.
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Naples Beach Renourishment: FAQ
Quick answers
How much does the Naples beach renourishment project cost?
$8 million, funded by Collier County’s tourist development tax.
Which part of Naples Beach is being renourished?
About 3.5 miles, from Doctors Pass to just south of 21st Avenue South.
When will the beach renourishment happen?
Equipment is expected to arrive in late October, with sand placement to follow and completion expected before the end of 2026. Crews work Monday through Saturday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Where is the sand coming from?
More than 208,000 tons of sand will be trucked in from Stewart Mining in Immokalee.
Will Naples Beach stay open during the work?
Yes. The beach is expected to stay open, with small areas fenced off while crews work.
Source: WINK News. Details are drawn from that report; check Collier County for current schedules before relying on them.
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