Lee Commissioners accept state grant to replace essential weir on the Ten Mile Canal
The Lee Board of County Commissioners voted recently to accept a grant agreement with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) to replace the weir structure located on the Ten Mile Canal, east of Page Field in Fort Myers.
The project will address critical flood resiliency needs identified in the Southern Lee County Flood Mitigation Plan (SLCFMP). The existing broad-crest weir is at the end of its lifecycle and requires frequent repairs.
The outdated structure will be replaced with a motorized, remote-operable weir. By adding automation, the stormwater within Ten Mile Canal can be managed proactively during storms. It allows the canal to be drawn down, increasing the available storage during storm events. Modeling shows that the infrastructure improvements can reduce peak water stages and recovery times in the Ten Mile Canal.
This project is funded through direct State Legislative appropriations. It has no impact on the Lee County General Fund and leverages state-level funding to address local infrastructure needs.
Work is expected to begin immediately with design and be completed beginning of 2027.
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