Learn about the ongoing Public Works and Facilities repair projects to county roads, right of ways and facilities from damage caused by Hurricane Ian.
Bayshore Live Oak Park - West Fishing Pier
Last Updated: 01/17/2025 Category: Parks And Recreation Current Phase: Planning and Project Approval
Total replacement of the western fishing pier at Bayshore Live Oak Park.
Last Updated: 01/17/2025 Category: Parks And Recreation Current Phase: Construction
Creation of park master plan and phase 1 development
The concept planis broken into two phases and Phase 1 includes the addition of a 9 hole disc golf course, a toddler/sensory playground to compliment the existing playground, exercie equipment, multi-use sport fields, a natural walking trail, modular skate park and sport courts. Phase 2 includes a recreation center, fishing pier, picnic shelters, a restroom and playground expansion. The recreation center will double as a storm shelter during hurricane season.
Last Updated: 01/17/2025 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.
Last Updated: 01/17/2025 Category: Parks And Recreation Current Phase: Construction
Park master plan for Lake Betty Park
Phase 1 of the Master Plan includes a toddler playspace, ropes/ninja style athletic course, picnic pavilions, walking paths, and an improved parking lot.
Landfill Scale House (Zemel Road)
Last Updated: 01/17/2025 Category: County Facilities Current Phase: Complete
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.
Last Updated: 01/17/2025 Category: Parks And Recreation Current Phase: Design Development
Creation of a master plan through the park design process and phase 1 development.
North County Public Works Yard
Last Updated: 01/17/2025 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: 01/17/2025 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.