The firm will study flood gate installations to shield neighborhoods from rising waters and storm surges. Two gates might go up in Shore Acres: one at Canal #7 near 46th Avenue, another at Bayou Grande Boulevard Northeast. The system would shield areas east of 16th Street through connected waterways. "This will bring relief to just a phenomenal amount of people," said Councilmember Mike Harting, according to St. Pete Catalyst. The team needs to know if the new Overlook Bridge at Smacks Bayou could support a flood gate.