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Rendering shows marina without Brett's
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Passero Architecture Engineering provided the city of Fernandina Beach a rendering of the marina once the demolition of Brett's Waterway Cafe is completed and the riverfront bulkhead and docks are rebuilt.
City commissioners approved a plan that extended Dock A to the main boardwalk out to the other marina docks. The riverfront bulkhead will be demolished and a new bulkhead installed according to the plan. Demolition of Brett's is not expected to begin until mid-2026.
Last July, city commissioners chose to pursue a scaled-back redevelopment plan for the downtown marina, despite public support for a more ambitious vision that included a large deck, pavilion, and restaurant.
The commission voted to move forward with a basic extension of floating dock ‘A’ and a simple walkway atop the newly rebuilt bulkhead. The decision follows months of debate and public input after the planned demolition of Brett’s Waterway Cafe, a longtime fixture on the riverfront.
In May, city engineering consultants Passero Associates presented six redevelopment options, including a proposal for a 2,000-square-foot restaurant, viewing deck, and pavilion — estimated at $8 million. Residents who responded to a city survey overwhelmingly supported that plan.
Passero Associates estimated the cost of demolishing Brett’s and constructing a new bulkhead with a boardwalk and guardrail at $3.88 million to $5.2 million. The floating dock extension is projected to cost between $300,000 and $360,000.
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