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North Lauderdale to begin federally funded canal stabilization project, officials say
Summary
City officials announced a canal stabilization project funded largely with federal ARPA and grant dollars; work will use flexible erosion barrier tubing to shore up canal banks and is expected to be performed by FG Construction without direct cost to taxpayers.
City officials announced that North Lauderdale will begin a canal stabilization project funded primarily by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds and additional state and grant support, and said the work will be performed without direct cost to city taxpayers.
"This vital project will protect our homes and improve our city's infrastructure, all without costing our taxpayers a dime," a city official said, stating the city secured more than $7,000,000 in federal ARPA, state and grant funding to support the work and naming FG Construction as the contractor identified to perform the stabilization.
Officials said the project will strengthen eroded canal banks using flexible erosion barrier tubing that will be filled with sediment dredged from the canal bottom where possible; if canal sediment is insufficient, material will be brought in to complete the work. That approach, officials said, will increase canal depth, improve water storage and flow, reduce future erosion and lower flood risk for adjacent properties.
City presentations emphasized the project’s aims to restore bank stability and improve aesthetics. Officials said the city had intentionally waited for the correct mix of funding in order to avoid taxpayer impact.
The city urged residents living along affected canals to be aware of construction activity and said staff will provide updates on timing and neighborhood impacts through the city website and social media channels.
