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Surf park developer says project is in jeopardy

Published on September 8, 2025 at 9:42 am
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The city is seeking to offer a $4.6 million incentive for the proposed Jacksonville Surf Park after its developer, Aventuur Inc., said new cost estimates have put the overall project in jeopardy.

The 5.5-acre park, part of a larger, 45-acre space, is planned in the eTown development in South Jacksonville. It has an estimated capital investment of $100 million.

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The city Office of Economic Development said in a memo that Aventuur told it that original construction cost projections have grown by over 20% based on results of geotechnical studies performed on the project site.

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