May 2024
FACT SHEET
COMPREHENSIVE EVERGLADES RESTORATION PLAN
C-111 Spreader Canal Western Project
Construction (C)
Congressional Districts: 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
1. DESCRIPTION
Congress authorized the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP) C-111 Spreader Canal Western Project (C-111 SC W) project in the Water Resources Reform Development Act of 2014. The project includes a 6-mile hydraulic ridge adjacent to Everglades National Park to keep more of the natural rainfall and water flows within Taylor Slough. The hydraulic ridge is made up of a 590-acre above-ground detention area in the Frog Pond area, using two 225 cubic-feet-per-second pump stations and integrating other project features.
2. FUNDING
| Estimated Total Cost |
$219,000,000 |
| Estimated Federal Cost |
$13,000,000 |
| Allocation thru FY23 |
$12,703,000 |
| Allocation for FY24 |
$0 |
| President’s Budget FY25 |
$0 |
3. SPONSOR
South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
3301 Gun Club Road
West Palm Beach, Florida 33406
4. STATUS
In February 2012, SFWMD SFWMD completed construction of the C-111 Spreader Canal Western Project features as part of its state-expedited program via a Pre-Partnership Credit Agreement. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) continues to monitor operations to support the project real estate requirements. The Corps and SFWMD plan to complete a Project Partnership Agreement in 2025 for cost-share crediting of the constructed features and real estate in 2026.
