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NewsABC7 WWSBAugust 18, 2026Manatee

Longboat Key begins survey work for Village neighborhood drainage project

Longboat Key has initiated survey work in the Village neighborhood as the first phase of a project to address persistent street flooding. Contractors are collecting data to inform a drainage design expected to take approximately 42 to 45 weeks to complete.

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Why It Matters

The project aims to mitigate daily flooding caused by heavy rains in the Village neighborhood, representing a key component of the town's decade-long efforts.

Key Facts

  • Survey work in the Village neighborhood began on Monday as the first phase of a drainage improvement project.
  • Terminus Surveying LLC is the contractor hired to perform the data collection.
  • The design phase for the drainage project is estimated to take between 42 and 45 weeks.
  • The project is part of a broader 10-year resiliency effort by the town.
  • The town hired a dedicated town engineer two years ago to help manage and accelerate infrastructure projects.
  • Residents are requested to leave survey flags undisturbed near their properties.
  • The project is intended to address daily flooding from heavy rain rather than major storm surges.

Who's Mentioned

personJennifer Fehrs“Longboat Key Town Engineer.”locationLongboat Key“The town where the project is taking place.”personDavid Graef“A part-time resident of the Village neighborhood.”personPeggy Graef“A part-time resident of the Village neighborhood.”organizationTerminus Surveying LLC“The company contracted to conduct the survey work.”personCharles Mopps“Longboat Key Public Works Director.”