$20M project to save Fernandina Beach shoreline finishes months ahead of schedule
Posted on July 16, 2025
The $20 million Nassau County Shore Protection Project to renourish the Fernandina Beach shoreline from Fort Clinch to Saddler Road has finished months ahead of schedule.
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