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SFWMD approves drainage; gatehouse renovation pre‑construction meeting set for June 1
Summary
The Board heard that South Florida Water Management District approved drainage repairs for gatehouse renovation projects; Bowman must issue checks before Village of Estero submittal and a virtual pre‑construction meeting with SFWMD and village officials is scheduled for June 1, 2026. Staff expect work to begin in June.
Charlie Krebs, District Engineer, told the Board the gatehouse renovation package is ready for submittal to the Village of Estero once Bowman Incorporated issues required checks; processing was delayed by the Memorial Day holiday. He reported South Florida Water Management District approval for drainage repairs has been received and a virtual pre‑construction meeting with SFWMD and Village staff is scheduled for June 1, 2026.
Eric Long said that after the pre‑construction meeting the contract will be executed and work will commence in June, with initial work planned in Oak Run behind Turnberry. Krebs and Long discussed conduit, a new transformer, wells, pump stations, water quality tests, potential change orders and contingency items for Seaside III and Turnberry I. The Board discussed phasing to manage cost and construction impacts.
Why it matters: SFWMD signoff and timely contract execution allow drainage and gatehouse renovations to proceed this summer; phasing will influence neighborhood disruptions and budget timing.
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