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Ainger Creek Boat Ramp Replacement

Project Description

This project will improve the overall experience for boaters and visitors by enhancing traffic flow, expanding parking efficiency, and adding new amenities. A pre-manufactured restroom facility will be installed to provide greater convenience for users, and the boat ramp will be relocated to help reduce loading and unloading wait times. Together, these improvements will create a safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable waterfront experience for the community.

Project Location

2011 Placida Road, Englewood FL 34224

Project Impacts

During construction all park amenities will be closed.

Latest Updates

The final notes from all Stakeholders are being included into the Design Document.  The next step will step will be to write and advertise the Request for Bid.

Highlights of this project will include:

  • A new restroom building to replace the current portable facility,
  • Living seawall panels that will provide structure for mollusks and othe creatures to settle on and grow enhancing the water quality of the estuary,
  • Expanded parking for vehicles and trailers,
  • Dredged channels to allow safer passage for vessels and reduce the chance of grounding. 

Check back next month to monitor progress.

Budget

Phase Cost
Design $176,590.00
Construction $4,416,000
Funding source(s):

Boating Improvement Funds

Possible West Coast Inland Navigation Grant  - 2024

Florida Boating Improvement Program (FBIP) Grant

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) - 2024

Schedule

Phase Estimated Start Date Forecast Completion Actual Completion
Design Development 06/02/2022 11/14/2025
Construction 01/01/2025 01/01/2026
Turnover & Closeout 01/01/2026 01/15/2026

Supporting Materials

Ainger Creek Boat Ramp Replacement Project Image

Project Phase
Design Development

Last Updated
02/18/2026

Project Manager
Robb Green

Public Relations
Brian Gleason
Email Public Relations

Project Number
c721404

Sponsor Department
Community Services

Design Engineer/Architect
Coastal Engineering Consultants, Inc.

Construction Contractor
TBD

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