Residents living in flooded homes around Lake Bonny could soon have relief from high waters. The City of Lakeland coordinated with regional, state, and national organizations to devise its strategy — here’s how it’ll work.
Staff are operating industrial pumps from the US Army Corps of Engineers 24/7. Water will move through more than a mile of piping to a nearby outflow that empties into Lake Parker. From there, it will flow south to Lake Hancock, then to the Peace River where water levels will be monitored. The pipes can move more than 4,000 cubic feet of water per second
With pipes installed over land, several streets north of Lake Bonny are closed to traffic + pedestrians until further notice. If you’re driving in the area, plan to avoid East Main Street and take Memorial Boulevard instead.
