City of Cape Coral awarded $6.5 million grant to support UEP
Updated: 10:12 AM EST Dec 4, 2025
The city of Cape Coral has been awarded a $6.5 million grant from the Governor’s Office to support its North 1 Utilities Expansion Project (UEP).Awarded through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), this grant will reduce the amount of local revenue needed to fund the UEP, the city said in a press release.The North 1 East UEP includes the construction of new utility infrastructure to provide central water, sewer, and irrigation services to properties in Northeast Cape Coral.”The $6.5 million grant from the Governor’s Office and the Department of Environmental Protection is a tremendous benefit to Cape Coral,” Mayor John Gunter said. “This funding will help reduce the amount of local revenue needed to fund the North 1 East Utilities Extension Project and enhance our reclaimed water infrastructure, which protects water quality and supports the community’s long-term needs. Securing additional funding for our Utilities Extension Projects remains a top priority for City Council, and we will keep seeking every opportunity to lower costs for taxpayers.”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. —
The city of Cape Coral has been awarded a $6.5 million grant from the Governor’s Office to support its North 1 Utilities Expansion Project (UEP).
Awarded through the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), this grant will reduce the amount of local revenue needed to fund the UEP, the city said in a press release.
The North 1 East UEP includes the construction of new utility infrastructure to provide central water, sewer, and irrigation services to properties in Northeast Cape Coral.
“The $6.5 million grant from the Governor’s Office and the Department of Environmental Protection is a tremendous benefit to Cape Coral,” Mayor John Gunter said. “This funding will help reduce the amount of local revenue needed to fund the North 1 East Utilities Extension Project and enhance our reclaimed water infrastructure, which protects water quality and supports the community’s long-term needs. Securing additional funding for our Utilities Extension Projects remains a top priority for City Council, and we will keep seeking every opportunity to lower costs for taxpayers.”
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