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The City of Fort Lauderdale has been awarded approximately $24 million through the Resilient Florida Grant Program to address drainage in two of our most flood-prone neighborhoods: Historic Dorsey-Riverbend and Progresso Village. These neighborhoods are among the seven most flood-vulnerable Fort Lauderdale neighborhoods that were prioritized for stormwater improvements in the City’s 2018 Stormwater Master Plan.
Upcoming projects will construct new stormwater management infrastructure including catch basins, swales, new pipes, pollution control devices, and pump systems. Almost $10.5 million was awarded for Historic Dorsey-Riverbend, where work is expected to begin later this year on improvements valued at $21 million. Nearly $13.5 million in grant funds will be used toward infrastructure in Progresso Village, where construction is expected to begin in 2024 on improvements valued at $27 million.
The City of Fort Lauderdale remains steadfast in our commitment to upgrade our infrastructure and adapt to climate change. City staff will continue to pursue innovative funding opportunities to reduce the cost that is associated with completing large-scale projects.
To learn more about this grant program, click here.
