CDD updates drainage projects; crews working evenings and Saturdays, completion targeted for end of July

District Engineer Charlie Krebs reported to the River Ridge Board that drainage-improvement work is underway at four sites and is progressing on an accelerated schedule. Sites have been cleared, silt fences installed and pipes placed; fill dirt and grading were completed in Turnberry, and Palmetto Dunes was expected to be finished by the end of the week. Krebs said crews are working until 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays to meet the schedule.

Krebs and staff outlined tree and turf impacts: twelve trees in Palmetto Dunes (mostly slash pines and two red maples) will need removal and replacement, declining Royal Poinciana trees are to be replaced, and six Cabbage Palms in Oak Run must be removed and replanted. Sod installations are likely the week of July 2, 2026 in Turnberry and Palmetto Dunes; pipe installation in Oak Run is scheduled the week of June 29, 2026. The Board asked staff to monitor effects on the golf course where Canna lilies may encroach and to track any additional irrigation repairs.

Krebs also said staff are keeping a log of additional costs tied to the work, including a pre‑construction environmental review by Passarella required by the South Florida Water Management District and repair costs after a contractor struck an air‑conditioning coolant line during clearing; Mr. Long reported the line was repaired and that those charges will be funded from contingency. Krebs will provide the additional‑cost log at the next agenda for board review.