Fort Myers Beach awarded $400K from state for projects
The new state budget signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday will bring the Town of Fort Myers Beach $400,000 in state funding to support critical infrastructure improvements and strengthen flood resilience throughout the community, the town announced.
The funding will go towards road infrastructure Improvements, and stormwater improvements.
According to a summary provided by the town, the full $250,000 requested to complete repairs and improvements not already funded on Town-maintained side streets and roads, as well as sidewalks and curbs throughout the island. The appropriated funds will be utilized for construction costs associated with repairing and improving Town streets, curbs, and sidewalks to promote safe travel and adequate accessibility for residents and visitors.
The Town also received $150,000 to continue construction of stormwater management improvements in and around the Times Square area. The project will focus on improving stormwater infrastructure within the Town’s downtown business district to alleviate stormwater flooding while advancing mitigation efforts designed to reduce future flood impacts and strengthen community resilience.