Avalon Engineering

Serving Southwest Florida Since 1980

Marinas

Avalon Engineering, based in Cape Coral, Florida, has built a strong reputation for its specialized work in marina design and development across Southwest Florida. With the region's deep connection to boating and water recreation, marinas are essential for tourism, community engagement, and economic growth. Avalon Engineering brings a unique mix of technical expertise and environmental sensitivity to each marina project, crafting facilities that meet the needs of boaters while preserving the surrounding ecosystems.

Designing marinas requires Avalon Engineering to address a range of factors, from structural stability to environmental impact. The firm conducts thorough site evaluations, assessing water currents, soil composition, and existing wildlife to ensure that each marina project is safe, resilient, and ecologically sound. Avalon’s engineers employ state-of-the-art modeling software to map out effective dock layouts, boat slips, and breakwaters that provide safe and accessible docking while optimizing available space.

Environmental stewardship is a core aspect of Avalon’s approach. Their team ensures that all marinas comply with Florida’s environmental regulations, taking special care to protect sensitive marine habitats like seagrass beds, mangroves, and coral. By integrating stormwater management systems and eco-friendly materials, Avalon minimizes the ecological footprint of each project, creating sustainable facilities that stand the test of time.

Avalon Engineering is also well-versed in the permitting process, which is particularly intricate for waterfront projects. Their expertise in obtaining local, state, and federal approvals helps clients navigate regulatory challenges smoothly, keeping projects on track. This experience has been invaluable in high-traffic boating areas, where Avalon’s proactive planning and compliance reduce delays and ensure that new marina developments are well-received by the community.

Through their work, Avalon Engineering has contributed to Southwest Florida’s reputation as a premier destination for water recreation. Their commitment to quality, safety, and sustainability makes them a trusted partner in the creation of marinas that enhance both the economy and the environment.

Tarpon Point Marina

Cape Coral, Florida
This project is located on the Caloosahatchee River in south Cape Coral, Florida and is nestled in a highly sensitive coastal marine environment surrounded by mangroves, and incorporates mangrove hammocks within its confines. The marina was designed and permitted for 289 slips. The scope of services provided for this project included the preparation of a DRI statement with sufficient reports, site engineering details for the harbor master, showers, parking facilities, laundry facilities, ship store, gas docks and sewage pump-out stations and fuel docks. 

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Cape Harbour Marina

Cape Coral, Florida
This is a 231.65 acre waterfront development which lies at the southern tip of the City of Cape Coral. Included are a 100 slip marina, a boathouse, fuel docks, restaurants and sundries shops. Scope of services included planning of the subdivision, architecture for amenities, and civil engineering for subdivision and marina. Project was designed for the Realmark Development, LLC.

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Rosen Park Marina 

This neighborhood park and large saltwater boat launch facility offers access to the Gulf of Mexico via the Caloosahatchee River and is approximately 11.2 statute miles from the Sanibel Causeway Bridge. Each of the two boat ramps is 30' wide x 60' long and there are 57 boat trailer parking spots plus 31 vehicle parking spaces to accommodate a large number of boaters. 

In addition, Rosen Park houses 19 wet boat slips designed to handle vessels up to 40 feet in length which are available for annual and transient rentals. The park also provides a scenic location along the Chantry Canal where people can enjoy a picnic and/or take a walk on the boardwalk and watch the boats.

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