Project Description
The Ackerman MSBU was approved in November 2019. This project includes construction of a wastewater collection system to service approximately 1,300 properties with sewer service, new water service lines and a vacuum station that will provide sewer collection for the wastewater system.
- Discussion of an increase in assessment rates for the residents due to increased construction costs has occurred. Once a final rate has been decided, a public hearing will be set and residents will be notified.
- Zone 1 — Connections Complete
- The BCC approved the contract for Zones 3, 4, and LPS. Contractor: Forsberg Construction, Inc.
- Zone 3 — Construction began in March 2025.
- Due to unexpected circumstances beyond our control involving the contractor, there will be a delay for customers scheduled for Zone 2 connections. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and remain fully committed to progressing the project as quickly as possible. We will continue to share updates as new information becomes available.
- Total Connections as of May: 430.
- Installation Agreements for zones 1, 2 and 3 have been mailed out. Please sign and return them to the Utilities Department as soon as possible.
- Construction of the water line replacement and sewer main installation in zones 1 and 2 is complete. The vacuum station is currently operational. Water line replacement for zone 3 has begun.
Capital Projects Office
Phone: 941.764.4305
Email: S2S@CharlotteCountyFL.gov
Project Location
Throughout the Ackerman Avenue neighborhood.
The vacuum station located at, 18330 Ackerman Avenue is currently operational.
Project Impacts
Residents in the Ackerman project area may experience low water pressure for the next few months. Crews are currently transferring over to the water new lines and flushing to keep chlorine residuals up in the area. Work also includes connecting customers to the newly installed lines.
Crews are encountering large amounts of rock during excavation, which has resulted in an unplanned rock crushing operation at the construction yard.
Latest Updates
Budget
| Phase | Cost |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | $51,693,929.23 |
Resident Assessments, Florida Department of Environmental Protection State Revolving Funds, EPA Grants, RESTORE, Utility Repair and Replacement Funds.
Schedule
| Phase | Estimated Start Date | Forecast Completion | Actual Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning and Approval | 11/19/2019 | 12/01/2020 | 12/01/2020 |
| Design Development | 01/21/2021 | 02/01/2022 | 02/01/2022 |
| Construction | 04/05/2021 | 10/03/2028 |
Supporting Materials
Project Phase
Construction
Last Updated
06/25/2025
Project Manager
Jody Pressley
Public Relations
Stuart Gooden
Email Public Relations
Sponsor Department
Utilities
Design Engineer/Architect
Giffels-Webster Engineers
Construction Contractor
Forsberg Construction, Inc