A controversial proposal to carve a new waterway through mangroves connecting the Manchester Waterway to the Myakka River has been rejected by Charlotte County Commissioners.
On Tuesday, commissioners voted 4-0, with Chairman Joe Tiseo recusing himself, to halt the project following years of feasibility studies, environmental discussions, and public debate.
Watch Fox 4’s Alex Orenczuk report on the project:
Charlotte County sinks proposed $27M Manchester Waterway cut-through project
The proposed $27 million project, known as the Manchester Cut-Through Project, aimed to improve boating access to the Myakka River and Charlotte Harbor, while enhancing water flow and circulation through the canal system…