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.
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For questions about the Ackerman MSBU, contact the Capital Projects Office:
Phone: 941.764.4305
Email: S2S@CharlotteCountyFL.gov.
Project Location
Throughout the Ackerman Avenue neighborhood in Port Charlotte.
Project Impacts
During construction, residents may temporarily experience low water pressure.
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 started on Sept. 22, 2023 and are currently expected to be completed in mid-2026.
- Water line replacement and sewer main installation is complete.
- Due to unexpected circumstances beyond our control involving the contractor, there is a delay for customers scheduled for Zone 2 connections. We understand the inconvenience this may cause and remain fully committed to progressing the project as quickly as possible. An update will be provided on this page with information.
Zones 3, 4 and low-pressure sewer (LPS)
- The Board of County Commission approved Forsberg Construction, Inc. as the contract for Zones 3, 4 and LPS.
- Construction in Zone 3 began in March 2025.
- Water main installation in the LPS area began the week of Oct. 6.
- Water main installation in Zone 4 Phase 2 is scheduled for pressure testing Oct. 20 and 21.
- Water main installation for Zone 4 Phase 1 is awaiting clearance from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP).
Budget
| Phase | Cost |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | $51,693,929.23 |
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
10/15/2025
Project Manager
Jody Pressley
Public Relations
Stuart Gooden
Email Public Relations
Sponsor Department
Utilities
Design Engineer/Architect
Giffels-Webster Engineers
Construction Contractor
Forsberg Construction, Inc