Learn about the ongoing Public Works and Facilities repair projects to county roads, right of ways and facilities from damage caused by Hurricane Ian.
Last Updated: 11/15/2024 Current Phase: Planning and Project Approval
The continued growth of Charlotte County requires an enhanced disaster response through a whole community approach an collaborative problem solving to ensure timely protective actions, a more educated, informed and prepared population and resilient infrastructure.
Harold Avenue Generator Mitigation Grant
Last Updated: 11/15/2024 Current Phase: Turnover and Closeout
This Mitigation Grant funded project will provide a permanent backup generator and enclosure for the Harold Avenue Recreation Center.
Landfill Scale House (Zemel Road)
Last Updated: 11/15/2024 Category: County Facilities Current Phase: Turnover and Closeout
The scale house at the Zemel Road Landfill is currently a trailer nearing end of expected usable lifecycle. Additionally, not compliant with the County's Ordinance of not utilizing trailers as permanent operations. The project would move the physical location of the scale house and its ancillary functions of a convenience center and household hazardous waste. The project will also streamline the flow and control of traffic in and out of the landfill.
North County Public Works Yard
Last Updated: 11/15/2024 Category: County Facilities Current Phase: Complete
A Public Works presence in North & Mid-County is critical for their operation. The old JB Yard on Kenilworth Blvd has been demoed for the new Charlotte Transit Facility. The County has purchased new property located at 18181 Sinatra Ave in Port Charlotte for the Public Works Yard.
Last Updated: 11/15/2024 Category: Parks And Recreation Category: Sales Tax Funded Current Phase: Design Development
The proposed pool will be 54% larger than the existing pool (140,000 vs. 65,000 gallons) and include lap lanes. To account for the increase in pool size and amenities, an increase in operating budget is included for staffing and operational needs (chemicals, utilities, equipment such as lane lines, programs, general maintenance, etc.). Due to the addition of lap swimming, the new facility will also increase operating hours to meet patron interest.
Port Charlotte Beach Recreation Center
Last Updated: 11/15/2024 Category: Parks And Recreation Category: Sales Tax Funded Current Phase: Design Development
Design a new recreation center that will serve the current needs of rental venue for events, as well as community facilities for sailing and regatta events.
Riverside Boat Ramp Replacement
Last Updated: 11/15/2024 Category: Parks And Recreation Current Phase: Design Development
As part of the CMP, Community Services is conducting structural assessments on all piers, boardwalks, seawalls and boat ramps; through this assessment process it was bought to CS attention that Riverside Boat Ramp provides immediate safety concerns. During the site analysis the engineer determined the ramp could not be repaired in place; this project will be to design a replacement ramp that alleviates the safety issues.
Sheriff Administration and Hardened 911 Facility
Last Updated: 11/15/2024 Category: Sales Tax Funded Category: County Facilities Current Phase: Planning and Project Approval
Current facility is on airport-owned land with lease term up for renewal in 2023. Current building is a metal building repaired from damage in Hurrican Charley which is still suseptible to hurrican damage. It is not functionally laid out for current needs or growth. It is not designed or constructed to the needs of a modern law enforcement agency. E 911 will be colocated in the same facility.