Boardwalk and paddle-launch project on Hutchinson Island is shovel-ready, county says
September 24, 2026 | Martin County, Florida
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John described how project manager Zach Hughes identified a historic mosquito ditch on Hutchinson Island that lidar maps show remains navigable; the county designed a boardwalk and kayak/paddleboard launch that would provide recreational access and space for educational programming.
"Zach got approval and designed a project to build a boardwalk and kayak or paddle board launch," John said, adding that "there'll be a small cheeky hut there" for programming and rest. He said the project is shovel-ready and expected to go out for bid in the fall.
County staff said the launch would enable paddlers to travel between inland waterways and the beach, supporting recreation while providing managed access to sensitive areas.
"Zach got approval and designed a project to build a boardwalk and kayak or paddle board launch," John said, adding that "there'll be a small cheeky hut there" for programming and rest. He said the project is shovel-ready and expected to go out for bid in the fall.
County staff said the launch would enable paddlers to travel between inland waterways and the beach, supporting recreation while providing managed access to sensitive areas.
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