Project Description
The Buena Vista Waterway Committee requested and received a dredging of the access and connector channels. This was accomplished in 2016. Since, new concerns of a need to restore safe navigation have been brought to the County’s attention. At the end of 2020 a bathymetric survey was completed of the area and identified the shoaled in areas of concern. Per the requested of the MSBU waterway committee this project was initiated in the beginning of 2021. Since the last project the State and Federal Government permits that were utilized have expired and new Permits / Notice of Exemption from the agencies are required to continue with what the Committee is requesting. This project will consist of the hired consultant engineering firm applying for new permits, utilizing current bathymetry to begin planning for a maintenance dredge event, creating a set of bid ready plans and project specification, assisting in the bid process and ultimately performing construction oversight services once a dredging contract is awarded. This dredging design will include Sunrise, Elkcam, Beeney, Gardner and their connector channels. The ambition is to restore restricted depth and width of the navigable channels and provide safe navigation.
Project Location
Buena Vista waterway system, Greater Port Charlotte, Sunrise, Elkcam, Beeney, Gardner access channels and their connector canals. Exterior of the seawall canal systems.Project Impacts
This project will improve access into the Buena Vista waterways.Latest Updates
The post Hurricane Ian bathymetric survey and storm impact assessment has been completed. There was a significant impact to the navigable channels due to that storm. Coastal Engineering completed that work and as the current dredge design engineer has worked on updating the project plans. County staff as well as CEC is working on an application of claim with FEMA for funding aid pertaining to the storm impacts. An upcoming desk top inspection meeting is scheduled between county staff and FEMA to review this claim. CEC recently submitted final dredge project deliverables to project management, and they are currently under review. Project management is planning for the bid phase of this project.
Budget
| Phase | Cost |
|---|---|
| Engineering | $92,780.00 |
| Construction | $340,000.00 |
| Total Budget | $432,780.00 |
Schedule
| Phase | Estimated Start Date | Forecast Completion | Actual Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning and Approval | 01/13/2021 | 05/13/2021 | 04/15/2021 |
| Design Development | 04/15/2021 | 06/05/2023 | |
| Construction | 09/04/2023 | 12/22/2023 | |
| Turnover & Closeout | 12/25/2023 |
Supporting Materials
Project Phase
Planning and Project Approval
Last Updated
12/15/2023
Project Manager
Zach Patchell
Public Relations
Tracy Doherty
Email Public Relations
Project Number
c391201
Sponsor Department
Public Works
Design Engineer/Architect
Coastal Engineering Consultants
Construction Contractor
TBD