The Captain Jeff Steele Reef ...

Construction Update



July 2, 2009
We deployed our second batch of concrete to the Captain Jeff Steele Memorial Reef. 278 tons of concrete, consisting of large and small culverts, junctions boxes, pilings, and power poles, was placed at the southeastern corner of the permitted site. This material is located at 26° 55.674N and 82° 35.832W. We are working with the contractor to get a donation of a barge for this reef. Keep your fingers crossed!

September 3, 2008
Artificial reef construction activities are complete. Approximately 500 tons of clean concrete was used to construct the Captain Jeff Steele Reef during this first of what will hopefully be many deployments (Our construction permit will remain open until 2018). Coordinates for the deployment are 26 55.825N, 82 35.900W.  Click here to view photos.

August 30, 2008
About 300 tons of concrete was deployed on Saturday, August 30^th. Final deployments are planned for September 2^nd and 3^rd.

August 29, 2008
Concrete was loaded onto the barge Friday, August 29^th.

August 15, 2008
We are getting even closer to building our Captain Jeff Steele Reef. The contractor has inspected the concrete on August 7^th. This deployment will consist of about 500 tons of clean concrete (culverts, manholes, junction boxes, and power poles). The contractor is scheduled to begin moving the concrete to the staging areas during the week of August 18^th. The deployment should be during the week of August 25^th.


July 11, 2008
We are getting very close to building our Captain Jeff Steele Reef.  A contractor has been selected and is under contract to complete the job by August 31^st.  This deployment will consist of about 500 tons of clean concrete (culverts, manholes, junction boxes and power poles). 


June 23, 2008
The bid was awarded to American Marine Contractors of Sarasota, Florida.


June 9, 2008
Bid has gone out to general public notice. Contractors have two weeks to submit bids for review.