UPDATED 4/9/2008: The maintenance dredging on the western interior channel and mouth of the channel has been completed. Demobilization of dredging equipment within the channel and at the spoil site will be ongoing for the next 5-7 days. For more information contact the Harbor Master John Hancock at 956-943-2682.

UPDATED 3/27/2008:
REPORTED AT THE CITY COMMISSION MEETING HELD ON MARCH 25, 2008 THE DREDGING ACTIVITIES WERE TO BE COMPLETED BY APRIL 9, 2008. HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE THE DREDGING HAS BEEN DELAYED DUE TO MECHANICAL PROBLEMS. SAID REPAIRS WILL CAUSE THE CONTRACTORS TO BE INACTIVE DURING REPAIRS FOR APPROXIMATELY 8 DAYS. THE LATEST ESTIMATED DATE FOR COMPLETION WILL BE DURING THE WEEK OF APRIL 21st. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL CITY HALL AT 956-943-2682.

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL CITY HALL AT (956)943-2682.

"Modern Venice" Subdivision, also known
as the "Fingers", of Port Isabel was developed during the
1930s when Port Isabel had just incorporated and was "building a city
where a city belongs". Modern Venice is a unique location in a unique
community. Presently, the western portion of the subdivision is experiencing
new development and the eastern portion will soon be undergoing improvements.
www.modernvenice.com is a working document designed to provide
residents, property owners and prospective buyers up to date information.
www.modernvenice.com is for informational purposes only.
City of Port Isabel, Texas ~ 305 E. Maxan St. ~ Port Isabel, Texas 78578 ~ (956) 943-2682
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