Mayor Dean Trantalis joined Coral Ridge residents to celebrate the completion of improvements to the boat ramps at George English Park. This project demonstrates Fort Lauderdale’s commitment to investing in recreation infrastructure to enhance safety and accessibility.
Crews from Sagaris Corporation removed the existing docks and installed four new floating docks at two brand-new boat ramps which are expected to see a dramatic increase in usage. Up to four 35-foot vessels will be able to use the new ramps that feature roughly over 500 feet of floating staging area, compared to the original 100 feet. The total project cost was nearly $1 million with 65% of the cost funded by grants, including a $400,000 grant from the Florida Inland Navigation District.
The new ramps are part of a transformation of George English Park that has taken place over the past year. The lake was the site of a hydraulic dredging project that resulted in the removal of approximately 480 cubic yards of sediment. This project was designed to promote better waterway quality and provide additional clearance for navigation. Crews from Gator Dredging completed this process and a team from Wood Environmental was tasked with performing an environmental assessment of the lake.
Additional improvements are on the way at George English Park! Approximately $5 million in Parks Bond funding will be used for the construction of six new pickleball courts to be completed this year as well as upgraded lighting, new benches, new shade structures, renovations to the community center, and more.
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