Project Description
Acquired in December 2003, the Burnt Store Water Reclamation Facility provides wastewater services to residents and businesses in the Burnt Store area of Charlotte County. At the time of acquisition, the facility’s existing capacity of 0.25 million gallons per day was being upgraded to 0.5 million gallons per day. Since then, the Burnt Store community has experienced significant growth.
To better meet current and future demand in this service area, an expansion project will increase wastewater treatment capacity. In the interim, a packaged wastewater treatment plant will be utilized to increase capacity and address immediate treatment needs.
Project Location
17430 Burnt Store Road, Punta Gorda, FL 33955.
Latest Updates
- April 2024: Project open for bids.
- June 2024: $180 million project bid rejected by the Board of County Commissioners.
- March 2025: Board of County Commissioners approved Kimley-Horn's permit modification and design.
- April 2025: Board of County Commissioners approved Jon F. Swift Construction as the Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
- October 2025: Board of County Commissioners approved a consultant’s recommended design to immediately increase capacity with a packaged wastewater plant. The Commission also supported engineering design for a permanent expansion of the facility.
- November 2025: Consultant Kimley-Horn began engineering design and permitting for the permanent expansion.
- FY26 second quarter: The expected timeline to install the packaged wastewater plant.
Schedule
| Phase | Estimated Start Date | Forecast Completion | Actual Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design Development | 11/03/2025 |
Supporting Materials
Project Phase
Design Development
Last Updated
02/24/2026
Public Relations
Stuart Gooden
Email Public Relations
Sponsor Department
Utilities
Design Engineer/Architect
Kimley-Horn
Construction Contractor
Jon F. Swift Construction