Lower Kissimmee Basin Stormwater Treatment Area project
Summary
The SFWMD presentation on the 4,800-acre stormwater treatment and recreation area was postponed because of the flood response. Construction is slated to begin summer 2027 with completion in December 2030. A resident again pressed for the district to release the hydrology data behind its claims that neighboring properties won't be affected.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Lake Okeechobee water quality and, eventually, area residents who gain flood protection and recreation amenities.
Neighboring property owners remain concerned about water level impacts, saying the district has not shared the supporting hydrology reports.
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