Project Background:
This project involves the construction of a second wastewater force main to convey wastewater
off of the Island. There is currently only one force main that transfers the Island’s wastewater flow to the Eastside Water Reclamation Facility (EWRF). The City could have issues if the existing force main were to clog or break. This second wastewater force main across the Intracoastal Waterway would provide a redundant method to convey wastewater under the waterway. As stated in the City's Wastewater Master Plan, should the existing 14-inch force main fail or require maintenance, wastewater flow to the EWRF would be cut off. The additional force main greatly improves system reliability and improves the level of service to the residents of Venice.

Project Benefits:
The project will provide a redundant wastewater force main to convey wastewater off of the Island in the event the existing force main is not operational. It will also help during high flow situations such as a hurricane or heavy rain while protecting the environment by minimizing risk.

Project Status:

Released for bid on 8/29/2024, with bid dues 10/2/2024

Strategic Plan Goals:

• Upgrade and Maintain City Infrastructure and Facilities
• Provide Efficient, Responsive Government with High Quality Services.

Design Consultant:  Ardurra Group, Inc.

Design Contract Cost:  $491,050

Estimated Construction Cost:  $4,938,360

Estimated Total Overall Cost:  $5,429,410

Funding Sources:  Utilities Capital Fund, Plant Capacity Fees

Project Schedule:

Design Complete 3rd quarter 2024

Estimated Construction Commencement 4th quarter 2024

Construction Duration 365 days

The Intracoastal Second Force Main spans across the Intracoastal Waterway starting at American Legion Way and continues along the north side of the bridge to the intersection of Venice Avenue and Warfield Avenue.