The City is committed to enhancing its stormwater system to better manage flooding events, such as those caused by Hurricanes Ian and Milton. Both large and small-scale improvement projects that we will be completing in our residential neighborhoods so stay tuned.

February 21, 2025

The City has chosen a more advanced type of backflow preventor to help better prevent water from backing up into subdivisions. These new backflow preventors will be utilized throughout the City. The first one is going to be installed at the outflow pipe coming from the Orchards, Phase II which will prevent the water from the Reed Canal Park pond from backing up into the subdivision.

February 18, 2025

The City has cleared undergrowth from the easement behind Pope Avenue to improve stormwater conveyance in that area. 

Clean up

Clean up

February 12, 2025

Public Works Department is continuing to replace stormwater piping on Oriole Lane to increase the flow of stormwater to the Stevens Canal. 

Oriole Lane Piping Replacement

Oriole Lane Piping Replacement