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All Departments Administration Corrections Development Services Facilities Management Human Resources Information Technology Library Services Management and Budget Services Natural Resources Management Neighborhood and Human Services Parks and Recreation Public Safety Public Works Veterans Services Waste ServicesEscambia County celebrated the opening of the brand new Perdido Bay Boat Ramp with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday, June 18, marking Escambia County's first large public access to Perdido Bay.
District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh joined County Administrator Wes Moreno, Natural Resources Management Director Chips Kirschenfeld, county staff, community members, elected officials and partner agencies for the ribbon cutting event to commemorate this new public facility.
"This is an exciting day for District 1 and all of our west side residents who can now more easily access and enjoy beautiful Perdido Bay," Commissioner Bergosh said. "This project is the culmination of many hours of hard work and collaboration, and I look forward to seeing residents and visitors enjoy this amazing community amenity all summer long and for years to come."
The new 40-acre facility is located on Heron Bayou and includes a two-lane boat ramp, 62 parking spaces for vehicles with trailers, 22 parking spaces for vehicles without trailers, and a stormwater treatment facility. In addition, a new channel measuring at 2,260 feet long by 40 feet wide and a depth of 5 feet has been dredged from the launching facility to Perdido Bay. Additional passive recreational opportunities include a landing area along the Perdido paddling trail with two campsites and 11 acres of wetlands placed into conservation.
“The department is pleased to be a part of this project that expands the connection between residents and visitors to increased recreational opportunities in Perdido Bay,” said DEP Deputy Secretary of Ecosystem Restoration Adam Blalock. “Multi-organization partnerships and strategic investments in projects like this one ensure that Florida’s natural resources will be enjoyed for future generations.”
In 2013, the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners funded the acquisition of the Perdido Boat Ramp property for $1.24 million through Local Option Sales Tax III. Project design was paid through a grant from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Vessel Registration Fees. Construction was funded through U.S. Treasury RESTORE Direct Component funds, American Rescue Plan Act funds and the The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Deepwater Horizon Natural Resource Damage Assessment Settlement Funds. Hewes and Company, LLC constructed the new facility.
The Perdido Bay Boat Ramp is located at 10808 Lillian Highway. For more information about the boat ramp, please contact Escambia County Natural Resources Management at 850-595-4988 or visit the project page.
District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh is joined by Escambia County staff, residents, and community partners for the Perdido Bay Boat Ramp ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, June 18.
District 1 Commissioner Jeff Bergosh speaks at the Perdido Bay Boat Ramp ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, June 18.
Escambia County Administrator Wes Moreno speaks at the Perdido Bay Boat Ramp ribbon cutting event on Tuesday, June 18.
The new Perdido Bay Boat Ramp, located at 10808 Lillian Highway.
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