Clearwater approves $10.4 million Osceola Avenue overhaul

Clearwater City Council approved a $10.4 million construction contract on November 5. The project covers Osceola Avenue between Court and Drew streets. Plans replace aging drinking water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure. The city expects work to start in January 2027 after a notice to proceed.

Published November 10, 2026 · Sion editorial

Clearwater City Council approved a $10,436,461 contract on November 5 to rebuild infrastructure along Osceola Avenue in downtown Clearwater, in Pinellas County. The award was included in the council's consent vote, according to the Florida Record's meeting account. The city's project file identifies David Nelson Construction Company as the contractor and places the work between Court Street and Drew Street.

The scope covers replacement of aging drinking water, wastewater collection and stormwater systems, as well as a new reclaimed-water main. Roadway reconstruction and improvements to the public space follow the utility work. City staff plans to phase construction to maintain access to nearby properties and businesses while accommodating people walking and driving through the corridor.

The city's staff report anticipates a January 2027 start after the notice to proceed and substantial completion in January 2028. Those are projected dates. The $10.4 million award is the construction contract within a larger corridor budget of about $15.4 million.