See the list of ongoing projects around the District. To stay up to date on happenings, follow Gateway Services CDD on Facebook and watch the Board of Supervisors meetings on Youtube.

It is important to note that some projects may correspond to Lee County and not Gateway Services CDD. For additional information, please contact the District: www.gatewaydistrict.org/RFA

Administrative Building

Project Summary:

The Board of Supervisors started consideration discussions for an administrative building in June 2022. On August 18, 2022, the Board of Supervisors decided not to proceed with the acquisition of two parcels of land for a total cost of $825,000. The District conducted a comprehensive search for a suitable location to accommodate its staff and concluded that constructing a new facility on land already owned by the District would be the most cost-effective option. As a result, the District plans to construct an Administrative Building on an existing District-owned site, also known as the “Commons”, located at 11301 Gateway Boulevard. The intent is to relocate office personnel to the new building and to convert the existing building at 13240 Griffin Drive into a public works/utilities field operations center. The Engineers Estimate of Probable Cost, at 100-percent design, is $5,014,807. This includes final design, field surveying, geotechnical investigations, contingency, permitting, construction, and construction administration.

On November 26, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved awarding solicitation  #ITB-24-18-AD: Administrative Building Construction for a total construction cost of $5,700,037

What to Expect:

Construction is anticipated to commence early-2025, pending permits. The Administrative Building will include office space for District staff, multi-purpose rooms, a new boardroom/assembly space, storage, meeting space, restrooms, showers, lockers and provide an Emergency Operations Center for the District. For more information, please submit a Request For Action.

See the listed agendas below where the Board of Supervisors discussed this project:

• Preliminary admin building design: Nov. 17, 2022
• Supplemental Engineer’s Report: Dec. 1, 2022
• 30 Percent admin building feedback: Feb. 2, 2023
• 60 Percent admin building feedback: March 16, 2023
• 90 Percent admin building feedback: April 20, 2023
• 90 Percent admin building design
• 90 Percent admin building design: Opinion of Probable Cost
• Design Change Order #1: May 4, 2023
• Frequently Asked Questions: Admin Building
• Consideration Of Award

Parks and Recreation- Phase 2 Development

Project Summary:

The Gateway Services District’s Board of Supervisors retained engineering firms Tetra Tech and Hole Montes to prepare an updated Master Site Plan for the development of its 15-acre Commons Park, which is the current location of the District’s Common Pool. Phase 2 is the proposed park amenities.

With Phase 2’s plans finalized; the project entered the bidding phase for site work. Phase 2 was solicited with the Administration Building construction. This strategic approach aimed to maximize efficiency and hopefully yield savings for taxpayers. The construction of amenities will be solicited at a future date pending Board approval.

The GSCDD Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee previously issued a community survey in February 2024 to gauge community interest in recreation facilities and programming.

Building on that effort, the Board of Supervisors issued an online survey in June 2024, which aimed to ensure cost transparency as the GSCDD progresses with the Phase 2 development of the Gateway Commons. This feedback helped ensure that the community’s needs and financial considerations were adequately addressed in the development process. In addition, on November 2024 the Board of Supervisors issued a survey for Pelican Preserve residents.

On November 26, 2024, the Board of Supervisors approved awarding solicitation  #ITB-24-18-AD: Administrative Building Construction’s Associated Park Improvements for a total cost of $2,529,369

What to Expect:

The project will feature select facilities from the Master plan, which include multiple sports courts (pickleball, bocce, basketball, and padel ball), walking and biking trails, a playground, restrooms, and various other amenities. Additionally, this includes the construction of an entrance road and additional parking spaces, as well as the installation of site drainage and a stormwater system.

• Phase 2- Final Master Plan

Pond Bank Restoration

Project Summary:

The pond bank restoration project includes the remediation of the identified and classified stormwater pond banks throughout the Gateway Services CDD. Ponds requiring restoration were identified by GSCDD’s District Engineer and staff based on the severity level and proximity to residential properties. Several stormwater pond banks are degrading as a result of erosion caused by stormwater runoff, wave action during high water periods, and water level fluctuation during storm events. GSCDD will be restoring pond banks yearly during the dry season. Restoration and erosion protection are the goals of the project.

What to Expect:

Trucks and construction equipment will be within the District’s communities. Additionally, residents may start noticing crews doing pre-construction video surveys of property and surrounding homes to document and address any reported issues as work progresses. The contractor will begin work by staking the limits of work then proceed to install fill on the eroded lake bank followed by grading and compacting the filled material. Once the lake bank has been graded and compacted, the contractor will cut a trench line, install reinforcement fabric, stone and sod. The contractor will also install drain boxes where existing drain lines exist. To complete the project, the contractor will install sprinkler heads above the trench line in instances where sprinklers were removed below the trench line.

The Gateway Services Community Development District Board of Supervisors has directed the removal of all landscaping and assets within the Lake Maintenance Easement (LME) that do not align with the community’s Development Order. The LME extends 20-feet inland from the control water level.

Encroachment letters are being mailed to property owners identified by the District Engineer. These letters detail the encroachments and include an aerial map of the LME boundaries.

Please address this matter promptly to meet the compliance deadline. Failure to do so will result in contractor removal of the assets, which will not be replaced.

We understand this may cause interruptions for some residents; however, please be patient, as it is only temporary. As always, we will maintain the utmost respect, courtesy, and consideration for residents and visitors.

• Pond Bank Restoration Priority Map
• Projected Pond Bank Restorations By Fiscal Year

Each fiscal year, the District identifies priority ponds for restoration. However, the completion of these projects can be affected by ongoing restoration efforts in other areas, impacted by variables like weather conditions and material delays. The timelines outlined below are tentative and are derived from the adopted prioritization list. Please note that restoration work may extend into the new fiscal year, and as such, the provided dates are subject to change due to unforeseen conditions.

Street Lighting Conversion Project

Project Summary:

Gateway Services Community Development District is set to undertake a lighting conversion project starting Summer 2024 along several key arterial roadways: Griffin Drive, Gateway Blvd, Commerce Lakes Drive, Gateway Greens Drive, Westlinks, Soccer Drive and a few others. This project involves transitioning from the District-owned streetlighting conduit and poles to those owned and maintained by Florida Power & Light (FPL). Over the years, maintenance issues have arisen due to the deterioration of the streetlights and the underground conduit. This transition is expected to improve maintenance efficiency and the overall reliability of street lighting. Eventually, all GSCDD streetlighting will be identical to that on Commerce Lakes Drive, opposite the Daniels Preserve Community. The project is aiming to be completed in 18 months.

What to Expect:

Work by FPL began in August 2024. The conversion is anticipated to start on Griffin Drive due to school being on recess before moving to Gateway Blvd. There will be staking along the ROW to coordinate the placement of new poles. Residents are requested not to remove any stakes as they are crucial for determining the accurate placement of the new poles. To ensure proper lighting and prevent any issues that could negatively impact drivers, some landscaping may need to be adjusted. Drivers should be aware of workers along the ROW and adjust their speeds accordingly to ensure safety.

This lighting conversion project aims to enhance the overall LED street lighting infrastructure, ensuring better-maintained and more reliable street lighting for the community. Your cooperation and attention to the changes and advisory notices during this period will be greatly appreciated.

As a result, construction crews will be working along the roadway, potentially impacting traffic flow. This work will occur in different sections over the next few weeks as underground conduits are progressively installed and construction crews mobilize again. Please drive carefully and be mindful of the work zones to ensure the safety of workers and residents

• Update 1
• Update 2
• Update 3

Irrigation System and Landscape Enhancement Design

Project Summary:

Irrigation System Upgrade:

The first project involves replacing a 37-year-old irrigation system spanning from meters to distribution orifice. Approved in September 2024, the modernization aims to achieve greater efficiency and compliance with current Best Management Practices (BMPs). Components include the design and installation of a central control system, controllers, wiring, lateral piping, control valves, surge protection, irrigation heads, and low-volume irrigation solutions.

Landscape Enhancement:

In addition to the irrigation system upgrade, the CDD has approved a project to supplement landscape plantings within Right of Ways (ROWs) in irrigated areas. This initiative, also approved in January 2025, aims to create a unified thematic landscape design along major corridors throughout the Gateway Services CDD District. The project involves designing landscape improvements tailored to enhance visual appeal and cohesiveness across designated areas.

What to Expect:

Residents and stakeholders can anticipate improved water management efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, and enhanced visual aesthetics throughout the district. The implementation of these projects will be overseen by the District in coordination with RWA, Inc., the District’s approved consultant, ensuring adherence to high-quality design standards and effective project management practices.

• Irrigation System Design within the Gateway Services CDD Right-of-Ways
• Landscape Planting Design within the Gateway Services CDD Right-of-Ways

Lower Hawthorn Irrigation Well PW-7 Construction

Project Summary:

The Lower Hawthorn Irrigation Well PW-7 project is designed to supplement the District’s reclaimed water supply with a dedicated well to help address increasing demand concerns. The project includes the construction of a new Lower Hawthorn formation irrigation water supply well, along with necessary piping connections, electrical, and instrumentation improvements. After four unsuccessful bid attempts, the District received an exemption from FDEP, allowing for alternative award methods that reduced the expected construction cost.

What to Expect:

The project is exempt from the Lee County noise ordinance, enabling contractors to work overnight in addition to standard daytime work. The work includes all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to construct, develop, and test the well. In December 2023, six contracts were awarded for different project components, including fencing, electrical work, and other services. Construction began in February 2024 and is expected to be completed by mid-2025

FGUA Interconnect Project (FGUA)

Project Summary:

The Gateway Services Community Development District-Florida Governmental Utility Authority Interconnect project, scheduled to commence on Monday, June 24th, 2024, and extend until the end of the year, aims to establish a temporary water interconnect along Griffin Drive. This interconnect will provide potable water services to portions of Lehigh Acres served by FGUA while FGUA’s Capital Improvement Plans for their water plant are in progress. Initially benefiting FGUA, the interconnect will be available for bi-directional flow at the end of the temporary period, providing flexibility for future District needs. Funded entirely by FGUA, the project is expected to increase revenue for GSCDD.

What to Expect:

Commuters using the northbound lane of Griffin Drive to cross State Road 82 onto Ray Ave S after Meadow Rd as well as the right lane of Northbound traffic on Nobel Ave S just after 28th St SW may encounter lane closures between 9:00 am to 3:30 pm on weekdays, with nighttime closures anticipated after November 27, 2024. However, the northbound Griffin Drive lane itself will remain open. For further details or inquiries regarding the project, please contact Raymond Mann at (239) 922-3697 or raymond.mann@fgua.com. Maintenance of traffic services will be provided by Bob’s Barricades at (239) 656-1183.

• Agenda Item: FGUA Interlocal Agreement for Bulk Potable Water Purchase

COMPLETED PROJECTS:

• Bond: Validation Process
• Flowway Weir Control Adjustment
• Gateway Blvd./Griffin Dr. Utility Relocation (as part of roundabout construction)
• Emergency Access Road Construction
• Meter Box Replacement Pilot Project
• Funbrella Installation at Commons Pool
• Conveyance of Abandoned Developer-Owned Parcels to District
• District-wide Hardwood Tree Trimming
• Stoneybrook MUTCD Signage Upgrade by the District
• Pavement Dressing Conditioner Application on Stoneybrook Roadways
• Pelican Preserve Interconnected Drainage Improvements
• Basin 4 Stormwater System Inspection and Repairs
• New Speed Hump Installation on Veneto Drive & Removal of Rumble Strips
• Prato Drive Paver Installation
• Inspections of Bridges in Pelican Preserve