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Lauderhill outlines 18‑month beautification, irrigation and canal program; Maple Run drainage construction expected to begin this fall
Summary
Public Works laid out an infrastructure‑first 18‑month beautification plan that converts irrigation to city mains, removes problematic trees, restores medians and schedules canal maintenance; the city also presented a May–July timeline to put the Maple Run drainage project out to bid and begin construction this fall.
Lauderhill public works presented an infrastructure‑first beautification plan Monday that blends short‑term repairs with multi‑phase capital projects over about 18 months, and staff described progress and a schedule for the long‑studied Maple Run drainage improvements.
Public Works Chief Mark Salady said the department has consolidated crews previously split between parks and public works into a single team focused on irrigation conversion, tree removal where roots are damaging sidewalks and roadways, median restoration and city building exteriors. "We broke the city down into four different areas… city buildings, parks, medians, and canals and waterways," he told the commission. Salady said the city…
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