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Public Works

APWA AccreditationThe Public Works Department utilizes a skilled, engaged workforce to enhance the quality of life for Charlotte County residents by continually improving infrastructure and providing services in a cost-effective manner to meet the needs of the community.

The Public Works Department builds and maintains roadways, bridges, navigable waterways, stormwater infrastructure, traffic lights and signs, rights-of-ways and landscaping in unincorporated areas of Charlotte County while protecting and preserving the environment.

The Department further provides solid waste management including curbside service and operation of the landfill, manages mosquito and aquatic weed control programs and operates the Indian Spring and Lieutenant Carl Bailey Cemeteries.


Public Works Director - John Elias

John Elias

Public Works Director

John Elias serves as the director of Public Works and oversees all divisions, staffing and projects.

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Department News

Traffic Advisory- Intermittent Lane Closure at Tom Adams Bridge over the Lemon Bay News Image

Traffic Advisory- Intermittent Lane Closure at Tom Adams Bridge over the Lemon Bay

Oct. 24, 2024 4:20 pm

Intermittent lane closures will occur on Tom Adams Bridge over Lemon Bay starting on Monday, Oct. 28 through Friday, Nov. 8. 

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County Opens Permitting Site in Englewood for Residential Storm-Related Permits

County Opens Permitting Site in Englewood for Residential Storm-Related Permits

Oct. 23, 2024 8:18 am

The Charlotte County Community Development Department has opened a pop-up permitting site at the Mac V. Horton West County Annex, located at 6868 San Casa Drive, Englewood. This location will assist homeowners and contractors with residential storm-related permits.

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Storm Debris Zone Progress Map for Hurricane Milton

Storm Debris Zone Progress Map for Hurricane Milton

Oct. 22, 2024 4:23 pm

Charlotte County has launched an online storm debris zone progress map to update residents on cleanup efforts after Hurricane Milton. The map can be found online at www.CharlotteCountyFL.gov/debrisprogress.

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