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St. Pete Beach outlines prioritized storm‑recovery repairs: wastewater, critical facilities, seawalls and Gulf Way
Summary
Public works staff said repairs to wastewater lift stations, pump station upgrades and seawall and roadway work are top priorities after storms Helene and Milton; FEMA inspections are scheduled and staff is pursuing insurance and public assistance.
City Public Services staff told the St. Pete Beach City Commission on Feb. 11 that storm damage estimates for the city's utilities and critical public facilities total millions and that FEMA public assistance and insurance claims are being pursued.
Public Services Director Camden Mills presented a prioritized list of recovery work that staff is pursuing: (1) wastewater and stormwater systems, (2) critical facilities such as Fire Station 22, the Public Services building, and the community/rec center, and (3) critical passive‑shore infrastructure including the Pass‑a‑Grille seawall and Gulf Way roadway.
Mills said preliminary damage estimates show more than $7.5 million of damage to the wastewater system, including significant issues at 11 of 21 lift stations and ongoing repair needs at the master pump station. He…
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