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New Projects-
C-111 Pump Station
A vital Everglades restoration project is underway after years of planning. As a beginning, the SFWMD approved the construction contract for two Pump Stations #199 and 200 with Wright Construction. The new pump stations are a part of the efforts to restore decades of environmentally destructive draining from Lake Okeechobee to the Everglades caused by a 15 mile long canal.
Recently Completed Projects -
Fruitville Road
Wright has completed the contract for the widening of Fruitville Road, Phase 2 in Sarasota, Florida. The improvements included widening and reconstruction of the roadway from two to four lanes, with the addition of a 4-foot-wide bicycle lanes, LED streetlights, median brick pavers, 10-foot-wide concrete and permeable paver sidewalks on both sides of the road, intersection improvements, a water main and stormwater pipes, inlet structures and stormwater ponds.
Work on widening Fruitville from I-75 to Tatum Road began in September 2009 and construction was completed in February 2011. Phase 2 of the project at $8.5 million was funded by the Sarasota County Economic Stimulus Program.
G. Andy Powell, Operations Vice President, says, “We were very excited to work with Sarasota County, Kimley-Horne and Wilbur Smith on this project. The design features incorporated into this project including the decorative asphalt, utilization of pavers for landscaped tree lined medians and street lighting featuring LED fixtures, will result in a beautiful, new ‘Green’ project that all of Southwest Florida will enjoy for years to come.”
Glades County Health Department
A $5 million Health Clinic has been constructed for the Citizens of Glades County.
“For years we looked forward to meeting the health needs of Glades County people who were not able to speak for themselves, Wendell Taylor, County Manager explained.
Using money acquired from the federal government, the new facility is three times larger (18,000 square feet) than the old facility. The structure offers multiple exam rooms, various educational classrooms (tobacco, pregnancy, drug, etc.) and dental offices with room for six dentist chairs. The facility also has an educational suite for learning and a community room for local meetings.
The interior is attractively proportioned to include openness, with floor to ceiling soaring views, warm colors with colorful touches. The staff desks and medical filing cabinets are in secure glass-walled rooms and the waiting rooms are equipped with play stations for children and comfortable seating for adults. Its design and use sends a positive message to all citizens in Glades County.
It is an inviting place, with state- of- the-art medical equipment -- all parts of which help satisfy those instrumental in its vision for Glades County.
The new facility will now make the Health Department more accessible as well as provide a modern resource for Health Department staff and the public. The clinic is located near the intersection of State Road 27 and State Road 78 at 1021 Health Park Drive in Moore Haven.
The new building has been constructed to meet LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification criteria. The building will be the first LEED certified building in Glades County.
“Wright Construction, our Construction Manager, explained the certification program and by looking forward with this plan, we will realize a significant savings for support and maintenance over the life of the building,” stated Taylor.
According to Keith Moyer, Vice President of Wright Construction, “We are grateful for having been given the opportunity to provide Glades County with their new facility that was designed and constructed to LEED standards. It is based on a sustainable design, which will enhance the working environment for the staff and have lower operating expenses with reduced maintenance costs over the lifetime of the building.”
Shell Point Administration and Rehabilitation Additions
Wright Construction Group has completed the new additions for the Shell Point Retirement Community with two new wings: the administration and rehabilitation buildings that are a part of the Larsen Pavilion, a skilled nursing facility. The $5 million project includes 7,465 square feet of additional space. The Administration wing offers new offices and conference rooms. The Rehabilitation wing features equipment for assessing and improving balance to provide stability and reduce falls; a large gym; individual treatment rooms; an occupational therapy transition suite to allow for better preparation in a real-world environment; an aqua therapy pool; an educational area on the 2nd floor and a private rooftop patio to provide residents of the memory care unit access to a protected garden environment.
Friends of Billy’s Creek Assist the City of Ft Myers and Wright Construction
with Cleanup of Filter Marsh Site
As part of the organization’s ongoing effort to clean and restore the Creek, the Friends of Billy’s Creek (FOB) assisted the City of Ft Myers and Wright Construction in a littoral planting and cleanup of debris on the site of the new Filter Marsh project in September. All citizens, groups, and clubs were invited.
Community efforts to cleanup this urban creek are ongoing, including campaigns such as stormdrain marking, outreach to local schools, and kayak creek cleanups. According to President Jerry Miller, “Every week I see more people enjoying Billy's Creek. It is a navigable waterway which is on the western side of the Greater Everglades Ecosystem. It is a hidden paradise in the City of Ft. Myers. Come and experience for yourself the history, natural canopy shade, wildlife and you never know what else you might see! Thanks to all the FOBers out there that have taken part in all the cleanups over the past several years, it really has made a difference!”
Running a generator to power job sites where no electricity is available in the past has required vast amounts of gasoline. Now with the solar powered trailer, workmen will run air compressors, saws, lights, nail guns, shop vacuums, office equipment and even the very important coffee pot and microwave for lunch.
Wright Construction will have full sized job trailers in the near future.
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