09/22/2024
Chiquita Lock Removel is getting closer to a reality each day. The City will have the lock CLOSED for up to 3 months during demolition.
Key initiatives include:
• Removing the Chiquita Boat Lock
• Installing a 165-foot seawall
• Planting more than 3,000 mangrove seedlings
• Placing oyster reef balls at the lock site
• Reducing nitrogen loads to Matlacha Pass
• Improving water quality
• Boosting the aquatic ecosystem
• Seeking to eliminate manatee mortality from lock operations
• Enhancing emergency response times
•Improving boating access and safety
As the city of Cape Coral awaits an anticipated permit from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, it is preparing for the upcoming removal of the Chiquita Lock. “While specific dates for the start of demolition have not been finalized, the City wants to provide residents and visitors with advance noti...