Project Description
The West County Stormwater MSBU has requested this project, which will involve the removal and disposal of all nuisance and exotic vegetation, as well as trash, from approximately 18.65 acres of Oyster Creek to maintain positive drainage.Project Location
The portion of Oyster Creek that is included in this project starts at McKinley Terrace where the Gondolier Waterway turns into Oyster Creek and continues south under Rt. 776 and Winchester Boulevard into the Oyster Creek Subdivision. The project ends at San Casa Drive.Latest Updates
The temporary right of entry has been obtained for the private property portion of Oyster Creek. Staff is currently working on obtaining the proper permits for the project. A request to the Army Corps was submitted on 12-19-2025. This is necessary to determine if a permit is required, as we have changed the scope of the project to include allowing the use of the Truxor Machine. A construction schedule cannot be estimated until a response is received from the Army Corps of Engineers.
Staff met with the Army Corp on Friday February 20, 2026. The project is currently being reviewed by the Army Corp reviewer.
An exemption request was submitted to SWFWMD for the project also as the current exemptions do not include use of the Truxor machine.
Budget
| Phase | Cost |
|---|---|
| Construction | $95,000.00 |
| Total Budget | $95,000.00 |
Schedule
| Phase | Estimated Start Date | Forecast Completion | Actual Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning and Approval | 11/12/2025 | 01/30/2026 |
Project Phase
Planning and Project Approval
Last Updated
03/03/2026
Project Manager
Karen Bliss
Public Relations
Chad Ray
Email Public Relations
Sponsor Department
Public Works Engineering
Construction Contractor
TBD