Project Description
The residents of Gulf Cove have reported that shoaling within the maintained canals has occurred since they were last dredged in 2010. Concerns regarding safe navigation within the canal have been brought to the County’s attention, prompting the initiation of this project. The Gulf Cove Waterway MSBU Committee has requested and approved a budget for survey and design only. Noting construction planning and services will be considered after all data is collected, bathymetric survey will be conducted on all 35 canals within the waterway system, and data will be collected for the design of a -4' MLW depth. The data will be reviewed and presented to the MSBU with a recommendation on whether to proceed with an interior dredge project.
Project Schedule: Shall be completed after discussions with Coastal Engineering Consultants.
Project Scope and Budget: Needs to be established with the Advisory Board at its next meeting on August 14, 2025.
Project Location
Gulf Cove Waterway System, Port Charlotte Fl, 35 Interior Canals.Project Impacts
No negative impacts are expected as a result of this design project. This MSBU can expect to gain improved depth for safer navigation from the dredging.
Latest Updates
Update July 30, 2026: Survey, design and permitting in progress
Supporting Materials
Project Phase
Design Development
Last Updated
07/30/2026
Project Manager
Michael Benjamin
Project Number
c391203
Sponsor Department
Public Works Engineering
Design Engineer/Architect
Coastal Engineering Consultants, Inc.
Construction Contractor
TBD