Cape Coral City Council members are still weighing five designs for new boat slips at Jaycee Park.Most council members liked options that included kayak launches and could hold more boats.The proposed designs consider coastal realities like wind, tides and storm surge. Depending on the layout, docks could hold anywhere from 16 to 24 boats. Some concepts include kayak floats, while others leave them out.City staff say permitting will take roughly a year and a half, slowed by required environmental reviews to protect species like the endangered smalltooth sawfish. The plan also calls for relocating oyster beds before construction.One of the biggest sticking points was cost. Council members hashed out whether the expense floats or sinks the deal.Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated as Cape Coral weighs its options for Jaycee Park’s waterfront future.DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.
CAPE CORAL, Fla. —
Cape Coral City Council members are still weighing five designs for new boat slips at Jaycee Park.
Most council members liked options that included kayak launches and could hold more boats.
The proposed designs consider coastal realities like wind, tides and storm surge. Depending on the layout, docks could hold anywhere from 16 to 24 boats. Some concepts include kayak floats, while others leave them out.
City staff say permitting will take roughly a year and a half, slowed by required environmental reviews to protect species like the endangered smalltooth sawfish. The plan also calls for relocating oyster beds before construction.
One of the biggest sticking points was cost. Council members hashed out whether the expense floats or sinks the deal.
Count on Gulf Coast News to keep you updated as Cape Coral weighs its options for Jaycee Park’s waterfront future.
DOWNLOAD the free Gulf Coast News app for your latest news and alerts on breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment, and more on your phone or tablet. And check out the Very Local Gulf Coast app to stream news, entertainment and original programming on your TV.