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Residents urge commission to oppose Rock Pit Lake filling, citing dust, contamination and traffic from proposed warehouse rezoning
Summary
Neighbors around Rock Pit Lake urged the Fort Lauderdale Commission May 6 to block filling and rezoning of the pit for warehouses, saying fill activity has created dust, possible contamination exposure and added traffic that endangers public health and neighborhood stability.
Lake Eyre Civic Association President Linda Patrick and neighbors told the commission they strongly oppose a proposed ProLogistix project to fill portions of Rock Pit Lake and rezone the site for warehouse development and limited residential parcels.
Speakers described the pit and nearby former incinerator site as a historical source of contamination and said residents report increased respiratory problems and other illnesses. They said ongoing…
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