City of Fort Myers Wellfield Expansion Groundbreaking

WHAT:               Ceremony to celebrate FDEP-Funded Wellfield Expansion

WHO:                 City of Fort Myers elected officials and city staff

                                    Florida Department of Environmental Protection representatives

                                    Quality Enterprises (QE) wellfield project management team

WHEN:              Wednesday, May 13, 2026

                               10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

 WHERE:           4101 Princeton Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

ADDITIONAL: Join the City of Fort Myers and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) for a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating a state-funded wellfield expansion following impacts to the well system from Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. The city has been awarded $20 million in funding from FDEP’s Resilient Florida Program and $34.8 million from FDEP’s Water Restoration Assistance State Revolving Fund to install up to 12 new source water wells with backup power generation. This project will be completed at no cost to taxpayers and will provide added redundancy, improving the system’s resilience and reliability during future weather events.

 THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THE MEDIA AND PUBLIC.

ABOUT CITY OF FORT MYERS

Incorporated in 1886, the City of Fort Myers is committed to providing exceptional municipal services to residents, businesses and visitors in a fiscally responsible manner while preserving the City’s rich history, diverse culture and charming lifestyle. To carry out its mission, the City of Fort Myers strives to provide economic opportunity, personal growth and a high quality of life surrounded by a beautiful natural environment, while fostering an atmosphere where citizens and businesses can thrive. To learn more and get involved, visit fortmyers.gov.