Turn on the Water Campaign

The issue of providing water and sewer in Palm River has been an issue for the community and has been a focus of POINT operations for over 10 years.

The Causeway Blvd. road improvement project set to begin in May 2007 by the Florida Department of Transportation will now include the installation of water and sewer lines. An investment by the Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners of $6.5Million through the Hillsborough County Community Investment Tax that would not have been considered if it were not for the active and consistent participation of hundreds of Palm River residents involved through this process.

The POINT initiated discussions with Senators Tom Lee and Les Miller to assist in the lobbying for water and sewer on Causeway Boulevard. On September 21st, 2005 the POINT attended the BOCC Community Investment Tax (CIT) meetings to speak and show support for Commissioner Thomas Scott’s proposal to set aside $6.5 Million for water and sewer for Causeway Boulevard.

The motion passed unanimously and since then, the POINT has met with Mayor Pam Iorio and her staff to review short-term and long-term impact(s) the installation of water and sewer will have on the Community.

Although the Palm River 1st Initiative is not the central purpose of the campaign, we do have the opportunity to present ourselves, our campaign and the planning process to the county at-large. The positive results of the partnership include the development of a true relationship with the County.

Turn on the Water! Campaign Facts

The successful development of a Community Plan in Palm River depends on the participation of residents and stakeholders, like YOU!
 

GOAL: The goal is for local officials (Hillsborough County, City of Tampa, Florida Department of Transportation) work together to find a solution so that water lines can be installed along Causeway Boulevard during the Causeway Blvd. Roadway Improvement Project.

• Public water services in Palm River are critical to the community’s growth & development.
• Installing water lines throughout the entire neighborhood will cost lots of money and can’t all be done now, and at once.
• In 2006, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will begin construction of Causeway Boulevard Road Improvement Project. Estimated Construction Start Time: Spring, 2006
• Turning on the water in Palm River beginning with Causeway Blvd. will make the community Safer, Healthier and will allow for greater Economic growth.

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