Bimini Basin project planning meeting today

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CAPE CORAL, Fla.- A multimillion dollar project to connect a canal at Four Freedoms Park in Cape Coral to another one on Southeast 47th Terrace takes its next step forward today. The Bimini Basin project has been talked about for years.

A group of 42 stakeholders have been selected to participate in the visioning and planning meeting.

It’s happening Thursday from 1p.m. to 7p.m. at the Cape Coral Volunteer Fireman’s Hall at 1313 SE 47th Terrace.

After a brief introduction, the process will begin at 1:30 p.m. and conclude at 5:30 p.m.  While the public is invited to observe the 4-hour process, only the stakeholders can participate.

At 5:30 p.m., the groups will present their recommendations to the other participants as well as members of the public who can take part at this time and vote on the recommendations.

This is the first step in determining a future for the Bimini Basin. With the involvement of key stakeholders in this process- the city and University of South Florida, hired to lead the discussion, can ensure that all opinions and ideas are brought forward and given consideration.

USF will take the ideas and public feedback generated from the charrette to craft a design plan.  They will return on March 17 to present and review this initial design plan.

The USF team will incorporate the additional feedback received during this review and return for a final presentation scheduled for April 16.  Both follow-up presentations will be held at the Fireman’s Hall.

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