Service Categories
- Beach and Dune Restoration
- Coastal Structures
- Inlet Management & Navigation
- Marinas & Waterfront Development
- Marine Structures & Facilities Assessments
- Residential Development
- Environmental Services & Habitat Restoration
- Stormwater & Flushing
Contact
Erickson Consulting Engineers, Inc.
7201 Delainey Court
Sarasota, Florida 34240
Tel: (941) 373-6460
Fax: (941) 373-6480
Water Cay T-Head Groins
Summary: Erickson Consulting Engineers, Inc. (ECE) performed the engineering and permitting for the Water Cay Resort Marina and Beach Development Project. This project includes three oceanfront T-head groins and a 240,000 cubic yard oceanfront beach restoration, a marina beach with associated coastal structures (three groins, a pier, and a bulkhead), bungalow beach fill and piers, canal to provide a tidal connection to mangroves, a boat access channel, a channel between the interior canal and marina access channel, and dune enhancements. Phase 1 of the project which includes the terminal oceanfront groin and a 60,000 cubic yard beach restoration was scheduled to be constructed first, with Phase 2 scheduled to follow within 1 – 2 years afterwards.
Key Project Elements:
Schedule and Budget: The design/permitting project budget and schedule were maintained and the residents and community pleased with the outcome. The project is currently on-hold due to development legal issues.

Key Project Elements:
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- Project Planning, Coastal Analysis and Design
- Hydrographic and Beach Profile Surveys
- Geotechnical Investigations and Biotic Mapping
- Acquire all Government Permits
- Environmental Impact Assessment
- Monitoring and Mitigation Plans
- Development of Construction Plans and Specifications
Schedule and Budget: The design/permitting project budget and schedule were maintained and the residents and community pleased with the outcome. The project is currently on-hold due to development legal issues.