Fort Myers officials are moving forward with plans to complete construction on Legacy Island Park, located in the Caloosahatchee River just upstream of the Business U.S. 41 bridge.
City Council at their regular meeting on April 20 agreed to award WB Williamson Bros. Inc a contract for $396,137.50 to construct the second phase of the project.
The work includes a five-slip docking facility, an overwater observation pier, two gazebos and signage, according to a city staff report. Williamson Bros. was the lowest responsible bidder out of four that the city considered for the project.
It is intended to offer boaters a unique public destination, funded by a grant from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
An initial phase, including clearing the land, shoreline stabilization and planting mangroves, was completed in 2024.
Work on Phase 2 is expected to be complete within 210 days.Â