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Winter Haven staff outline rail spur, Logistics Parkway, complete‑streets, reuse lines and meter modernization

Winter Haven City Commission · February 5, 2026
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Summary

City staff described progress on the Intermodal Logistics Park rail spur (DOC grant and notice to proceed), southern Logistics Parkway construction and utility work, 3rd Street complete‑street and Motor Pool Road projects, reuse distribution improvements between Plant 2 and Plant 3, and Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) rollout.

City staff provided a multi‑project infrastructure update that covered a new rail spur in the Intermodal Logistics Park, Logistics Parkway construction and utility work, a 3rd Street complete‑street project, conversion of Motor Pool Road, reuse distribution improvements and an Automated Metering Infrastructure (AMI) rollout.

Rail spur and economic development: Staff said the Department of Commerce approved a $1,500,000 grant for the rail spur at the Intermodal Logistics Park and issued a notice to proceed; the city has awarded the construction contract and is moving to build the city's first rail spur to serve park users. Todd Gooding and project staff said the grant work is underway and the project schedule follows the grant timeline.

Logistics Parkway and utilities: The city reported the…

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