FLINT CREEK AND PEACE CREEK WATERWAY DEBRIS REMOVAL PROJECT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT (SWFWMD)
JWTC served as the prime contractor for 49 miles of Hurricane Milton/Helene debris‑removal operations across Hillsborough and Polk Counties under the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The project’s objective is to restore unobstructed water flow in storm‐impacted waterways, reduce upstream pooling, and mitigate recurring flood risks in affected communities. Work is performed in narrow canal corridors, flood‐prone drainage systems, and environmentally sensitive areas, requiring specialized access methods, meticulous sequencing, and full regulatory compliance.
Operations include the mechanical removal of vegetative, floating, and lodged debris—as well as other storm‑generated obstructions—from channels, creek systems, and drainage conveyances. JWTC deploys amphibious excavators, grapple barges, airboats, and shallow‐draft support vessels to re‐establish full channel functionality. All work follows SWFWMD specifications, environmental guidelines, and safety standards, with continuous coordination between field leadership, District engineering staff, and environmental compliance teams. JWTC manages production planning, landowner coordination, linear‐foot reconciliation, and daily documentation to ensure accurate progress measurement and successful delivery of project requirements.
Scope of Services:
Mechanical removal of vegetative debris, floating debris, lodged debris, and storm-generated obstructions
Use of amphibious excavators, grapple barges, airboats, and support vessels for access and production
Clearing of channel blockages, bank line debris, and navigational hazards
Coordination with District engineering and environmental staff throughout the project
Linear-foot verification, GIS review, and reconciliation with contract quantities
Landowner coordination and management of required use agreements
Production planning through narrow canal corridors and environmentally sensitive areas
Compliance with SWFWMD specifications, safety requirements, and operational procedures
LOCATION:
Florida
CLIENT:
Florida Department of Commerce
PROJECT DURATION:
September 2025 - March 2026
