Downtown Utility Replacement Project celebration
The city of Fort Myers has announced the completion of the Downtown Utility Replacement and Streetscape Improvements Project.A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 4 p.m. Friday, Jan. 15, under the tent at First and Hendry streets with a downtown-wide celebration immediately following until 9 p.m.
Five bands are on tap and street performers will entertain throughout the evening. Enjoy a latte or relax and dine at one of the downtown restaurants.
The city of Fort Myers began the Downtown Utility Replacement and Streetscape Improvements Project in late 2005. While this project beautified downtown Fort Myers, more importantly, this was a utility replacement project. The Downtown Utility Replacement and Streetscape Improvements project replaced all existing water, sewer and storm drain systems in downtown Fort Myers; many dating as far back as the early 1900s.
Once the underground utility replacement work on each street was complete, street beautification elements were constructed including brick-accented sidewalks and crosswalks, streetscape amenities, and landscaping and lighting. Street furniture such as benches, waste receptacles, and decorative bike racks placed throughout the downtown area complete the street furnishings package.
For information about the ribbon-cutting and celebration and more information about the project, visit the project Web site at www.fmstreetscape.com.