SFWMD approves drainage work; River Ridge schedules gatehouse renovations to begin in June
Summary
The Board was told South Florida Water Management District approved drainage repairs for Pelican Sound gatehouse renovations, a virtual pre‑construction meeting is set for June 1, and staff expects contract execution and initial construction to begin in June, starting in Oak Run where conduit and pump stations remain under work.
District staff and the engineer reported that the submittal package for Pelican Sound gatehouse renovations is ready for Village of Estero review once Bowman Incorporated issues related checks; South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) has approved drainage repairs. A virtual pre‑construction meeting with SFWMD and Village officials is scheduled for June 1, 2026, and staff expects to execute the contract and begin work in June, prioritizing Oak Run.
Mr. Long described site conditions including conduit, a new transformer, wells and pump stations, and noted potential contingency or change orders for nearby subdivisions such as Seaside III and Turnberry I. The Board discussed schedule, phasing and permitting; no final construction change orders were approved at the meeting.
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