Florida Lake redevelopments gets green light

The long-awaited redevelopment of the Florida Lake received the green light with construction set to begin at the end of March.

The Florida area, and in particular the area around the lake, has been in freefall for several years. The high crime rate and filthy streets and parks have scared off the hundreds of families that used to frequent the lake on weekends.

Today, a walk at the lake is likely to get you mugged, or worse.

According to Rupert September, CFO of the ATI Foundation which is the driving force behind the Florida Lake development project, this is the culmination of years of hard work.

“We have had to stand by and see this once beautiful area go to the dogs,” says Rupert. “Now, finally, our vision for this area to become even better than it once was, is within reach.”

Rupert says that the first step of the project will be to secure the area with fencing.

“You cannot bring machinery and equipment in without it being secure.”

This comes with the added benefit to the community of extra security personnel being deployed to look after said assets.

Plans for the lake include a brand-new modern gym, a restaurant, a mashie golf course and golf development facilities, retail facilities, as well as picnic and other relaxation facilities.

The redevelopment comes with added benefits for the community, including heightened security, since a permanent security force will be employed at the lake. In addition, the foundation plans to install a comprehensive CCTV system complete with face recognition software.

“Our priority is to keep the people who make use of the lake and these facilities safe,” says September. “We want to create an area where parents feel safe dropping their kids off, where families come and spend time, and where the community comes together.”

Despite some pushback from some local businesses, Anthea Pillay, marketing director of the foundation, says the public has been extremely supportive of the initiative.

“What we are doing here is for the good of the whole community. I see it as rescuing this area that has become dangerous and downtrodden,” she said.