Cape Coral City Council leaders are expected to approve a contract with Wright Construction for $22.7 million.The construction company would manage and oversee the project at the Cape Coral Yacht Club.Part of the funding would come from a state environmental grant, with the rest supported through city financing.For a little over three years now, the Yacht Club has sat empty and bare after Hurricane Ian’s destruction. The plan for the Yacht Club includes a new seawall, boat ramps, and a dock. The project would also include a resort-style pool, playground, and a four-story parking garage.Once construction begins, it is expected to take about two years to complete.City leaders will make the final decision to move forward with the contract agreement for $22,786,571.46 at Wednesday’s City Council meeting at 4 p.m.Count on Gulf Coast News to let you know what is decided.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 leaders are expected to approve a contract with Wright Construction for $22.7 million.
The construction company would manage and oversee the project at the Cape Coral Yacht Club.
Part of the funding would come from a state environmental grant, with the rest supported through city financing.
For a little over three years now, the Yacht Club has sat empty and bare after Hurricane Ian’s destruction.
The plan for the Yacht Club includes a new seawall, boat ramps, and a dock.
The project would also include a resort-style pool, playground, and a four-story parking garage.
Once construction begins, it is expected to take about two years to complete.
City leaders will make the final decision to move forward with the contract agreement for $22,786,571.46 at Wednesday’s City Council meeting at 4 p.m.
Count on Gulf Coast News to let you know what is decided.
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.