Walton Beach Operations Construction in Full Swing

Walton County – May 14, 2025 – Residents in high-growth areas, like Walton County’s coastal communities, like to keep up with projects that are taking place in their neighborhoods. Beach Operations Director Brian Kellenberger recently shared current information about numerous ongoing projects at a Tourist Development Council (TDC) meeting.

For instance, at the Seagrove Regional Beach Access (RBA), Director Kellenberger explained that a contract was awarded to GLC Contracting, Inc., for $4,029,787.

Shown right, construction began last July and is expected to be completed this fall. This facility will provide 23 needed parking spaces, with dedicated parking for ADA and bicycles. It will also feature a 1,011-square-foot breezeway style restroom facility that mirrors those at the Inlet Beach RBA and Dune Allen RBA, and a boardwalk with an ADA-accessible dune walkover.

The Headland Avenue Neighborhood Beach Access (NBA) is under construction. This project was awarded to 3 Rivers Construction Co. LLC, in December 2024 for $731,500. This neighborhood beach access project involves adding stormwater drainage along a portion of CR 30A and Montgomery Street, resurfacing a portion of Headland Avenue. Kellenberger said the project includes construction of a sidewalk, boardwalk, dune walkover, and concrete landing pad with connectivity to

the multi-use path. Construction began in January 2025 and should be completed by the end of May.

Kellenberger then updated the TDC regarding the One Seagrove NBA Renovation Project. This project was also awarded to 3 Rivers Construction Co. LLC in December 2024 for $455,463.

Renovations include the removal of the existing dune walkover and construction of a new ADA-accessible dune walkover, as well as the replacement of portions of the existing concrete sidewalk, including additional outdoor rinse showers.

Construction began in February and should be completed this month.

Kellenberger also discussed a major project, the Grayton Beach Community Center. The project was awarded to JM Phelps Construction, LLC., in October 2024 for $4,262,943.

This 1,600-square-foot building will house a local information station, restrooms, an observation deck, and access to our transit shuttle. The project also includes resurfacing DeFuniak Street and the creation of boardwalks linking the facility to Grayton Beach, Garfield Street and Banfill Street. Construction began in April 2024 and is expected to take approximately 12 months to complete.