FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – City officials released an update on the sewer main repair currently underway at George English Park. Neighbors are reminded that the boat ramp and adjacent parking lot in George English Park are part of an active construction zone and they’l remain closed while repairs take place. The playground, tennis courts and basketball courts at George English Park remain open to the public. George English Lagoon and the George English Park Boat Ramp are closed until further notice, city officials said. Wood Environmental and Infrastructure Solutions is assisting with remediation of the George English Lagoon.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Crews in Fort Lauderdale began working early Monday morning after responding to a sewer main break in George English Park. It is the 11th water or sewer main break since December in the city. The break may be in a 14-inch sewer line that is connected to a nearby pumping station, according to authorities. February 2, 2020, 16-inch water main pipe broke in front of the Jackson Tower Condos of Fort Lauderdale, 100 S. Birch Road. February 3, 2020, sewer main break, Harbor Beach neighborhood.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – Water service has been restored to all properties following a water main break on Fort Lauderdale Beach, city officials confirmed Tuesday. According to a City of Fort Lauderdale news release, the 16-inch pipe was repaired and water service was restored to all affected properties. According to city officials, the water main break was reported Monday morning in the vicinity of 100 S. Birch Road. A Boil Water Notice was issued for the South Birch Road area, which remains in effect Tuesday. Boil Water Notice issued for South Birch Road area of Fort Lauderdale Beach.

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. – A raw sewage water spill closed several blocks in a Fort Lauderdale neighborhood after a sewer main burst. Just after noon Tuesday, a 54-inch sewer main break ruptured near Ponce de Leon Drive and Southeast 11th Street in the Rio Vista neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale, officials said. There was no threat to drinking water, however residents in the area are encourage to reduce water usage, officials said. Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials were also being dispatched as impacts on local wildlife is expected, Trantalis said. City officials are also reminding anyone who comes in contact with the raw sewage to clean their hands with warm soap and water or hand sanitizer.