Project Description
Design the replacement of the existing Riverside Boat Ramp to include boarding pier.
Project Location
8120 Riverside Dr, Punta Gorda, FL 33982Project Impacts
US Army Corps of Engineers
Weather
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
Fish & Wildlife Conservation
Latest Updates
The project began on January 5, 2026. Riverside Park will be closed through April, 2026.
Because this boat ramp is going to be formed and poured concrete, it requires a coffer dam to allow the concrete to cure in a dry environment for a specified amount of time. Turbidity barriers are also required to minimize particulates entering the marine environment during the construction process. To date, the turbidity barriers have been installed. The coffer dam has been errected. The area within the coffer dam has been drained.
Next steps include removing the old boat ramp and excavating the earth to allow the concrete forms to be installed and concrete to be poured.
Check back for future updates in approximately 2 weeks!
Budget
| Phase | Cost |
|---|---|
| Design | $80,000 |
| Construction | $2,000,000 |
| Total Budget | $2,080,000.00 |
Schedule
| Phase | Estimated Start Date | Forecast Completion | Actual Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning and Approval | 08/04/2021 | 10/29/2021 | 11/30/2021 |
| Design Development | 02/18/2022 | 12/29/2023 | 02/03/2025 |
| Construction | 01/05/2026 | 07/31/2026 | |
| Turnover & Closeout | 08/07/2026 | 09/07/2026 |
Project Phase
Construction
Last Updated
01/21/2026
Project Manager
Robb Green
Public Relations
Brian Gleason
Email Public Relations
Project Number
pm21001
Sponsor Department
Community Services
Design Engineer/Architect
Weiler Engineering Corporation
Construction Contractor
Thomas Marine Construction