Gainesville approves $3.5 million restoration project at Bivens Arm Marsh
Work will clear vegetation, replace boardwalk and restore water levels
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) -Gainesville city commissioners have approved a $3.5 million restoration project at Bivens Arm Marsh.
The project will clear out vegetation, replacing it with around 1,700 aquatic plants like lily pads. It’s meant to restore water levels that have been lowered through the draining of wetlands.
It’s required as part of the county wetland buffer mitigation for Southwest 62nd Boulevard. The boardwalk will also be replaced.
“With areas such as this, they deserve to be enjoyed by everybody, including the animals that would live out here, and through a project like this it’s going to make it better for everybody and the wildlife that will be restored to this area,” said Sam Walker, superintendent with Oelrich Construction.
Walker said the project will most likely be completed in the spring of 2027.
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