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Buena Vista Waterways Dredging Project

Project Description

This project consists of engineering, permitting, and construction management services for dredging of the Buena Vista Waterway system access and connector channels.

Project Location

The project is generally located along the northern bank of the Peace River west of Tamiami Trail.  It includes dredging part of the Sunrise Waterway (located to the west of the Charlotte County Beach Park), parts of the George Road Waterway and the Gardner Drive Waterway. 

Project Impacts

*  Improved and safer navigation.

*  Improved beach at the Charlotte County Beach Park

Latest Updates

Update on August 23, 2024:  Kelly Brothers, Inc., the contractor has been further delayed due to unforeseen issues on another project.  They tentatively plan to start work on or about September 3, 2024.  They will dredge the Sunrise Waterway, first.  The beach replenishment project at the Charlotte County Beach Park will use sand from this waterway.  Kelly Brothers, Inc., will then proceed over to the George Road Waterway and then to the Gardner Road Waterway.

Budget

Phase Cost
Engineering $92,780
Construction $987,236
Total Budget $1,080,016

Schedule

Phase Estimated Start Date Forecast Completion Actual Completion
Construction 09/03/2024 12/31/2024
Turnover & Closeout 12/31/0204 01/15/2025

Supporting Materials

Project Phase
Construction

Last Updated
08/23/2024

Project Manager
DeWayne Nodine

Public Relations
Tracy Doherty
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Project Number
Bid Number 2024000328

Sponsor Department
Public Works

Design Engineer/Architect
Coastal Engineering Consultants, Inc.

Construction Contractor
Kelly Brothers, Inc. (Fort Myers, FL)

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