Project Description
Fire Station 6 is located at 27589 Disston Ave, Punta Gorda. The present building is undersized and does not meet the current and future needs including,
- not hardened for hurricane resistance
- lack of capacity for storage, equipment, apparatus and supplies
- inadequate personnel capacity and kitchen facilities.
Project Location
1020 Bloxham Ave, Punta Gorda, FL 33982Project Impacts
Weather
ACOE (Army Corps of Engineers)
Latest Updates
The new Fire Station will be located at 1020 Bloxham Ave, Punta Gorda. The Guaranteed Maximum Price was approved by the Charlotte County Board of County Commissioners on 12/09/2025. The permit for Construction was issued on 3/3/2026.Budget
| Phase | Cost |
|---|---|
| Design | $471,986.67 |
| Construction | $8,012,035 |
| Other Costs | $300,000.00 |
| Total Budget | $7,790,000.00 |
Schedule
| Phase | Estimated Start Date | Forecast Completion | Actual Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planning and Approval | 11/16/2023 | 02/27/2024 | 01/17/2025 |
| Design Development | 03/03/2025 | 04/28/2025 | 05/21/2025 |
| Construction | 03/23/2026 | 03/01/2027 | |
| Turnover & Closeout | 01/21/2027 | 02/21/2027 |
Project Phase
Design Development
Last Updated
03/11/2026
Project Manager
Joe Romanelli
Public Relations
Ashley Turner
Email Public Relations
Project Number
c222102
Sponsor Department
Public Safety Charlotte County Fire and EMS
Design Engineer/Architect
Schenkel Shultz
Construction Contractor
Wharton-Smith/Jon F. Swift
