# Coastal erosion mitigation in Santa Catarina

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/coastal-erosion-mitigation-in-santa-catarina
> Updated: 2026-08-26T15:51:50.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Major beach nourishment projects have been completed in Santa Catarina, Brazil, to combat coastal erosion and enhance maritime infrastructure.

In Itapoá, a collaborative effort between the Municipality of Itapoá and the Port of São Francisco do Sul expanded 8.8 kilometers of coastline across Figueira do Pontal, Pontal do Norte, and Princesa do Mar beaches. The project utilized sediment dredged from Babitonga Bay to deepen access channels for larger vessels and included environmental stabilization efforts, such as planting 180,000 restinga vegetation seedlings and establishing a continuous dune system.

In Navegantes, a R$ 31.5 million investment facilitated a 70-meter widening of the sand strip at Praia do Gravatá. Using the dredge Galileo Galilei, the 22-day operation expanded over 2 kilometers of shoreline to restore areas lost to rising tides.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-26: Santa Catarina completes major beach nourishment projects

Major beach nourishment and dredging projects in Santa Catarina, Brazil, have expanded coastlines in Itapoá and Navegantes to combat erosion and improve port access.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-completes-major-beach-nourishment-projects

### 2026-08-24: Santa Catarina begins R$ 13 million bridge construction

A R$ 13 million bridge project has commenced in Santa Catarina to connect Jaraguá do Sul and Schroeder via the Rio Itapocuzinho, with completion expected by April 2027.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/santa-catarina-begins-r-13-million-bridge-construction

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