AceShowbiz - Sylvester Stallone's proposal to construct an underwater barrier near his $35 million Palm Beach mansion has drawn the ire of neighbors in the affluent community.

The plan, which was submitted to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, would place a seaweed barrier in the Intracoastal Waterway to "exclude boaters" from Stallone's property.

According to Army Corps documents, the project's primary purpose is to deter boaters rather than address environmental concerns, which are listed as a secondary priority.

Neighbors were reportedly stunned by the proposal, with a deadline of 5 P.M. on December 25 to submit comments. Stallone has also requested a lease of state land to properly position the barrier.

Bradford Gary, a neighbor, expressed concerns about Stallone's perceived overreach, while his wife Susan noted that many residents were worried about the project's implications.

The public comment period began on October 24, with questions raised about potential impacts on seagrasses and manatees. Stallone submitted the initial application for the barrier in January 2023, and formal plans were sent to the Army Corps in August.

Stallone's mansion boasts seven bedrooms, 12 bathrooms, and over 13,000 square feet of living space, including a main house, guest house, and pool pavilion. He purchased the property in late 2020 and submitted the barrier request in January 2023.

Susan Gary criticized the timing of the comment period, which falls during the holiday season, potentially suppressing dissent. She and her husband have sent a letter opposing the barrier to the state and their congressional representative, Lois Frankel.

The Army Corps is reviewing the project to determine if it is permissible to deter boaters in a public waterway using a barrier.

Should Stallone need to escalate the issue, he may seek support from his acquaintance, President-elect Donald Trump. Stallone recently praised Trump at an event at Mar-a-Lago.