Fort Myers is moving forward with plans to replace the aging boardwalk at The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium as part of ongoing improvements to the 105-acre nature preserve.
Brian Tietz
Fort Myers officials are moving forward with plans to rebuild the 1970s-era boardwalk at The Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium.
City Council at its regular meeting on June 1 approved a $98,000 professional services agreement with EnSite Inc. for the planning, permitting and administrative stage of the project. Funded by the city’s voter-approved GO Bonds, it includes 1,776 linear feet of walkway along with observation platforms, shade structures and lighting.
While Calusa Nature Center is open, the boardwalk remains closed after absorbing years of use and damage from hurricanes. Its replacement is a central part of the 105-acre property’s revival in recent years, part of efforts to improve visitor experience and support the nonprofit nature refuge’s long-term growth.