Project Description
The Ackerman Municipal Services Benefit Unit (MSBU) was approved in November 2019. It 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. The project is divided into four zones and a low-pressure sewer (LPS) section.
Learn how MSBUs work at Charlotte County.
For questions about the Ackerman MSBU, contact the Capital Projects Office:
Phone: 941.764.4560
Email: S2S@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
Project Location
Throughout the Ackerman Avenue neighborhood in Port Charlotte.
Project Impacts
During construction, residents may experience noise, dust, lane closures or detours, reduced access to driveways or sidewalks and the presence of construction crews and equipment in the area. Utility service interruptions will be communicated in advance and are temporary. We appreciate your patience and cooperation.
Septic system inspection notices are managed by the Florida Department of Health. Visit their website for more information. For information about maintaining a septic system, visit the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Latest Updates
- Construction of the vacuum station located at 18330 Ackerman Ave. is complete.
Zone 1
- Zone 1 connections were completed on March 13, 2025.
Zone 2
- Zone 2 connections are underway.
- Water line replacement and sewer main installation is complete.
Zones 3, 4 and low-pressure sewer (LPS)
- The Board of County Commission approved Forsberg Construction, Inc. as the contractor for Zones 3, 4 and LPS. Forsberg will install water and sewer infrastructure in this area. After the infrastructure is in place, plumbing contractors will be procured to complete residential connections.
- Watermain installation for Zone 4 is underway. Once water main installation is complete, installation of the sewer infrastructure will begin.
Budget
| Phase | Cost |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | $70,600,000.00 |
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 | 10/03/2028 |
Supporting Materials
Project Phase
Construction
Last Updated
02/26/2026
Project Manager
Colby Rodgers
Public Relations
Stuart Gooden
Email Public Relations
Sponsor Department
Utilities
Design Engineer/Architect
Giffels-Webster Engineers
Construction Contractor
Forsberg Construction, Inc