Rehabilitation of former disposal area on 119th Street N. (Future Greenspace)

Project Overview

The approximately 37-acre project site is in the Greater Ridgecrest area, with a 5-acre stormwater pond located in the northwest corner. The area is bordered to the west by McKay Creek, to the south by undeveloped Pinellas County property, to the north by Ridgecrest Park and to the east by 119th Street North and residential properties.

Currently, the site topography is not level, with the southwest side approximately 12 feet higher than the east. The site is currently used for overflow parking during some events.

The objectives of this project are to regrade the site, install a gas mitigation system to support reuse of the former construction and demolition debris disposal area as a future greenspace, and to formalize a grass parking lot with a shuttle bus pick-up/drop-off area. 

Project Location

Proposed Project Design

Anticipated Project Timeline

• Design: July 2023 – May 2024
• Permitting: February 2024 – June 2024
• Construction: Early 2025 – Summer 2026

Community Outreach

Feb. 7, 2024: Pinellas County held a Project Information Meeting from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Pinellas County Parks & Conservation Resources, 12520 Ulmerton Road, Largo, in the Magnolia Room to provide information and answer questions about the project.

Project Funding

This project is supported by federal award number SLFRP4653 awarded to Pinellas County Government by the U.S. Department of the Treasury (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) and the Penny for Pinellas.

Contact Us

Paul Bellhorn, P.E.
Project Manager
Public Works / Capital Improvements
14 S. Fort Harrison Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 464-3657
pbellhor@pinellas.gov