The City of Ocala will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Wetland Groundwater Recharge Park Tuesday, June 5 at 9 a.m. at the park site located at 2201 NW 21st St.

OCALA, Fla. (May 15, 2018) – The City of Ocala will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of the Wetland Groundwater Recharge Park Tuesday, June 5 at 9 a.m. at the park site located at 2201 NW 21st St.

According to City staff, the Wetland Groundwater Recharge Park will receive three to five million gallons of treated wastewater a day, which, after further treatment and nutrient reduction by the wetland plants will recharge the Upper Floridan Aquifer. In addition to the nutrient reduction and aquifer recharge, the park will also include two and a half miles of walking trails, boardwalk, wildlife overlooks and educational kiosks.

“The City of Ocala is excited to break ground for the Wetland Groundwater Recharge Park,” said Sean Lanier, City Engineer and Water Resources Department Director. “This park will provide a positive environmental impact that will assist in ensuring that Silver Springs and the Upper Floridan Aquifer remain a clean and viable resource for generations to come.”

This event is free and open to the public. Members of the media are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be provided.

To learn more about this project, please visit http://bit.ly/wgrp19.

For more information, please contact the City Engineer’s Office, Capital Projects Division at 352-629-8419.

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