City of Cape Coral, FL

05/01/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/02/2025 06:19

Cape Coral Receives Final Permit for Yacht Club Community Park

May 1, 2025

The City of Cape Coral has received the final permit required to begin renovations at the Yacht Club Community Park. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) issued the permit today, marking a major milestone in the project's progress.

This permit follows the issuance of the Environmental Resource Permit by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) on February 13, 2025. Together, these approvals clear the way for construction to begin on the park's long-awaited transformation.

With the final permit now secured, the construction manager at risk will advertise bids for the marine improvement portion of the project.

The ACOE permit covers essential construction activities, including:
  • Dock Replacement: Remove existing docks and construct new docking facilities with 204 slips, including a fuel dock and wastewater pump-out slip. The new docks will feature fixed wooden and floating structures supported by pilings.
  • Seawall and Dredging: Replace approximately 3,000 linear feet of seawall near the existing walls and conduct maintenance dredging of 43,362 square feet to improve water depth and navigation.
  • Boat Ramp Relocation: Remove the boat ramp from the Caloosahatchee River and relocate it to the Godman Yacht Basin.
Since 2021, the City has collaborated with USACE and FDEP on extensive environmental and regulatory reviews, including water quality, submerged land leases, and slip transfers. After Hurricane Ian in September 2022, additional coordination with state and federal agencies ensured compliance with updated requirements.

Design plans for the Yacht Club Community Park renovation are underway, with completion anticipated by November 2025. For updates on the project, visit the Yacht Club Community Park webpage.
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