Renovation work to begin at Island View park

Franklin County is ready to start work on renovating the old Island View motel property east of Carrabelle.

The 7.2 acre parcel was acquired last year by the county and will used as a public park.

The board agreed last week to sign a management agreement with the Nature Conservancy to oversee the work.

Over a million dollar will be spent restoring the property for public use.

The restoration project will include restoring and improving the two existing piers at the site and building a handicapped accessible boardwalk with decks that connect the piers.

There will also be shoreline access for paddle craft, a central plaza with an informational kiosk, a pervious concrete parking area for visitors, and a turn lane for park access.

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