{"id":442048,"date":"2026-10-30T01:30:10","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T01:30:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/442048\/"},"modified":"2026-10-30T01:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T01:30:10","slug":"desantis-awards-100-million-for-water-projects-includes-fort-myers-cape-coral-wastewater-plants-wgcu-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/442048\/","title":{"rendered":"DeSantis awards $100 million for water projects — includes Fort Myers, Cape Coral wastewater plants | WGCU News"},"content":{"rendered":"

Forty-five water projects across the state \u2014 including wastewater treatments projects in Fort Myers and Cape Coral – will share in $100 million of funding.<\/p>\n

The funding was announced this week by Gov. Ron DeSantis during an appearance in Crystal River.<\/p>\n

Half the money comes through the Springs Restoration Grant Program, while the other $50 million goes to 22 projects intended to expand alternative water supplies.<\/p>\n

Among the projects is $19.1 million for six reclaimed water projects that include the reuse expansion at a Fort Myers facility. About $4 million is going to Cape Coral to expand its reclaimed Water system near Burnt Store Road and Kismet Parkway.<\/p>\n

The Fort Myers project includes the reuse expansion at the City of Fort Myers\u2019 Central Advanced Wastewater Treatment Facility<\/a> at 1501 Raleigh St. along with related transmission system expansions.<\/p>\n

WGCU is your trusted source for news and information in Southwest Florida. We are a nonprofit public service, and your support is more critical than ever. Keep public media strong and\u00a0donate\u00a0<\/a>now. Thank you.<\/p>\n

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