Riberia landfill project to cost $850,000

City commissioners Monday will consider an $850,000 request from reserve funds for a six to nine month project that will complete riprap and capping of the former landfill located at the end of Riberia Street.

The riprap is being used to protect the shoreline from erosion by the inlet and Sebastian River and will provide protection since there is the potential for water erosion at the site.

The project was required by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection after portions of the landfill were disturbed during efforts to develop a maritime park.

City Manager John Regan estimates $600,000 to $1 million was saved on the project through agreement with the Florida Department of Transportation to use rubble from the temporary Bridge of Lions for the riprap material.