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Ackerman Wastewater Expansion

Project Description

The Ackerman MSBU was approved in November 2019. This project includes construction of a wastewater collection system to service approximately 1,300 properties with sewer service, new water service lines and a vacuum station that will provide sewer collection for the wastewater system. 

Project Updates
  • Zones 1 and 2 connections have begun. You will receive a door hanger approximately a week prior to connection of your home.
    • Contractor: Rohaley & Sons Plumbing Contractors Inc.
    • Total Connections as of March: 315
  • The vacuum station is operational. 
  • Installation Agreements for zones 1 and 2 have been mailed out. Please be sure to sign and return them to the Utilities Department as soon as possible.
  • Construction of the water line replacement and sewer main installation in zones 1 and 2 is complete. The vacuum station is currently operational.
  • The BCC approved the contract for the Vacuum Station and zones 1 and 2. Contractor: Guymann Construction of Florida, Inc. 

Capital Projects Office
Phone: 941.764.4305
Email: S2S@CharlotteCountyFL.gov

Project Location

Throughout the Ackerman Avenue neighborhood. 

Construction materials are being stored at the corner of Ohara Drive and Midway Boulevard.

The vacuum station located at, 18330 Ackerman Avenue is currently operational.

Project Impacts

Residents in the Ackerman project area may experience low water pressure for the next few months. Crews are currently transferring over to the water new lines and flushing to keep chlorine residuals up in the area. Work also includes connecting customers to the newly installed lines. 

Crews are encountering large amounts of rock during excavation, which has resulted in an unplanned rock crushing operation at the construction yard. 

Latest Updates

Installation Agreements for zone 1 and 2 have been mailed out. Please be sure to sign and return them to the Utilities Department as soon as possible. These forms give CCU permission to come on to your lot with a plumber to connect your home to the central sewer line currently being installed. This work is included in your MSBU assessment, and there are no additional costs. For questions, contact: Syndi Merriman at 941-764-4305 or S2S@CharlotteCountyFL.gov

Vacuum station is operational. Zone 1 water complete and vacuum sewer complete. Zone 2 water complete and vacuum sewer started. Zones 1 and 2 connections have begun.

Zones 3, 4 and LPS design complete. Construction is expected to start by the end of 2024.

Budget

Phase Cost
Total Budget $26,948,870.00
Funding source(s):

Resident Assessments, Florida Department of Environmental Protection State Revolving Funds, EPA Grants, RESTORE, Utility Repair and Replacement Funds.

Schedule

Phase Estimated Start Date Forecast Completion Actual Completion
Planning and Approval 11/19/2019 12/01/2020 12/01/2020
Design Development 01/21/2021 02/01/2022 02/01/2022
Construction 04/05/2021 11/30/2026

Supporting Materials

Project Phase
Construction

Last Updated
04/16/2024

Project Manager
Mike Martindell

Public Relations
Caroline Wannall
Email Public Relations

Sponsor Department
Utilities

Design Engineer/Architect
Giffels-Webster Engineers

Construction Contractor
Guymann Construction of Florida, Inc.

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