>> FROM YOUR CAPE CORAL NEWS TEAM. PEOPLE IN THE CITY ARE GETTING THESE NOTICES SAYING THAT CONSTRUCTION, IT’S GOING TO START SOON ON THE NEXT PHASE OF THE UTILITIES EXTENSION PROJECT. WE’RE TALKING ABOUT THIS AREA ON YOUR SCREEN, SPLITTING DIPLOMAT PARKWAY EAST OF DEL PRADO, GULF COAST NEWS REPORTER NE LEGRAND PIERRE IS IN THE CAPE WITH WHEN CREWS WILL START WORKING. >> JUST YESTERDAY AFTERNOON WE CAME BACK. I THOUGHT IT WAS LIKE AN ADVERTISEMENT OR A SALES AT IT WAS ABOUT TO THROW IT AWAY. AND I WAS LIKE, WAIT, WHAT IS THIS WHAT MICHELLE DRINK? WATER CAME HOME TO A STREET NOTICE HANGING OFF HER DOOR. SHE SAID SHE HAD TO TAKE A DOUBLE TAKE NEIGHBORS ALONG NORTH EAST 14TH TERRACE IN CAPE CORAL SAY THEY’VE RECEIVED THIS NOTICE FROM THE CITY. >> GIVING THEM A HEADS UP FOR CONSTRUCTION TO INSTALL WATER SEWER IRRIGATION AND STORM DRAINAGE STARTING IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. IT REALLY JUST SAYS I’M IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS. THERE’S A DATE OF NOTICE AS THE 17TH, BUT IT REALLY JUST SAYS IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS IT WOULD BE NICE IF THEY GAVE US LIKE AN ACTUAL DAY LIKE A WILL BE ON THIS STREET. YOU KNOW, LIKE MOST OF THE TIME, LIKE IF YOU’RE HAVING SOME WATER PROJECTS DONE OR >> CONSTRUCTION IN GENERAL, THERE SHOULD BE SOME KIND OF TIMELINE. BUT THEY HOPE TO GO BY THE NORTH ONE YOU UP OR UTILITIES EXTENSION PROJECT IS PART OF THE CITY’S PLANS TO BRING THESE HOMES OFF THE PRIVATE WELLS AND SEPTIC SYSTEMS AND ON TO THE CITY’S WATER. >> THEY SAY IT’S GOING TO IMPROVE WATER QUALITY AND THE ENVIRONMENT. BUT SOME WORRY ABOUT THE COST. IT’S JUST I DON’T WANT TO DEAL WITH THE FRUSTRATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION AND THE $40,000. >> YOU KNOW, MY MORTGAGE IS ALREADY HIGH ENOUGH. THEY’RE GOING TO TACK ON AT LEAST A ANOTHER 800 A MONTH WATER PROJECT THAT THEY SHOULD BE COVERING. THE NOTICE SAYS CONSTRUCTION IS EXPECTED TO RUN 5 DAYS A WEEK AND SOME WEEKENDS ABOUT 12 HOURS EACH DAY. IT ALSO SAYS YOU CAN EXPECT ROAD CLOSURES. IT’S GOING TO BE SUPER FRUSTRATING FOR ALL OF US. >> YEAH, HE DOESN’T. HE GO. SO SO IT’S A LITTLE FURTHER FOR US, TOO. SO IT’S GOING TO BE SUPER TIME CONSUMER BY GOING TO BE LATE. >> IT’S GOING TO CAUSE DELAYS THE CITY SAYS THEY WILL GET A 6 AND A HALF MILLION DOLLAR GRANT FROM THE STATE TO HELP WITH CONSTRUCTION COSTS. BUT THE CITY ALSO SAYS IT’S TOO SOON TO TELL IF YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE TO HO
Cape Coral residents voice concerns over construction notices for next UEP phase
Updated: 8:52 PM EST Dec 18, 2025
Residents of Cape Coral are expressing concerns over a city utility project that will bring city water, sewer, irrigation, and storm drainage systems to their neighborhood. Michele Drinkwater was surprised to find a notice hanging from her doorknob.”I thought it was, like, an advertisement. I was about to throw it away, and then I was like, wait, what is this?” she said.The notice informed residents along Northeast 14th Terrace off Diplomat Parkway about the upcoming construction, but Drinkwater expressed frustration over the lack of a specific timeline.”It would be nice if they gave us like an actual day,” she said.The North 1 East Utilities Extension Project is part of Cape Coral’s plan to provide city water to homes currently relying on private wells and septic systems. The city said this will help support growth, improve water quality, and protect the environment, with construction starting next year. However, some residents are worried about the cost.”I don’t want to deal with the frustration of the construction and the $40,000. You know, my mortgage is already high enough. They’re going to tack on at least another $800 a month for the water project that they should be covering,” Drinkwater said.The notice detailed that construction is expected to occur five days a week, with some weekend work, lasting about 12 hours each day. It also noted potential road closures. The city announced it received word of a $6.5 million grant from the state to assist with construction costs, but it remains uncertain how this will impact the financial obligations of homeowners.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. —
Residents of Cape Coral are expressing concerns over a city utility project that will bring city water, sewer, irrigation, and storm drainage systems to their neighborhood.
Michele Drinkwater was surprised to find a notice hanging from her doorknob.
“I thought it was, like, an advertisement. I was about to throw it away, and then I was like, wait, what is this?” she said.
The notice informed residents along Northeast 14th Terrace off Diplomat Parkway about the upcoming construction, but Drinkwater expressed frustration over the lack of a specific timeline.
“It would be nice if they gave us like an actual day,” she said.
The North 1 East Utilities Extension Project is part of Cape Coral’s plan to provide city water to homes currently relying on private wells and septic systems. The city said this will help support growth, improve water quality, and protect the environment, with construction starting next year. However, some residents are worried about the cost.
“I don’t want to deal with the frustration of the construction and the $40,000. You know, my mortgage is already high enough. They’re going to tack on at least another $800 a month for the water project that they should be covering,” Drinkwater said.
The notice detailed that construction is expected to occur five days a week, with some weekend work, lasting about 12 hours each day. It also noted potential road closures.
The city announced it received word of a $6.5 million grant from the state to assist with construction costs, but it remains uncertain how this will impact the financial obligations of homeowners.
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.