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The City’s project page is designed to increase transparency and communication with the community regarding major public projects. Feedback from the community is highly encouraged on all City projects, with key contact information listed on each project page. Do you have general questions, comments, or concerns? Contact Michael Manning at mmanning@lakewalesfl.gov or 863-678-4182 ext. 254.
Projects Currently in Progress
Name | Outcome | Start | Tentative Completion |
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Lake Wales | Status of Lake Wales Connected Plan Near-term and Near-term to Mid-term Action Steps | October 2019 | Ongoing |
1st Street Streetscape Design Phase | Construction Documents for rebuild of 1st Street between Central Avenue and Wiltshire Avenue focusing on narrowing travel lanes while maintaining street parking on one side of the street while adding street trees on the other | February
2021 |
December 2022 |
Recreation | Focusing on the analysis of existing conditions and the development of a strategic plan for future improvements | November 2020 |
April 2022 |
US 27 at SR 60 | Improvements to the US 27 at SR 60 Interchange in Polk County by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) | September 2020 |
Early 2025 |
Upcoming Projects
Name | Outcome | Start | Tentative Completion |
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Park Avenue | Construction of trail from Lake Wailes Park to Historic Downtown | April 2022 | December 2022 |
Park Avenue Streetscape | Construction of Park Avenue rebuild between SR-17 (Scenic Hwy) and Wetmore St. focusing on two-way functionality and street trees | Q3 2022 |
Q2 2024 |
Market Plaza | Construction of Market Plaza with emphasis on creating a pedestrian centric gathering space. | Q3 2022 |
Q2 2024 |
NW Sidewalk Y1 | Implementation of improved sidewalk functionality and addition of street trees to Dorsett Avenue, Seaboard Ave, and parts of C Street, B Street, Seminole Ave, W Crystal Ave, and Orange Ave | May 2022 |
Q4 2022 |
Street Resurfacing | Annual continuation of street resurfacing | July 2022 |
September 2022 |
Recently Completed Projects
Name | Outcome | Start | Completion |
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Little League Awning Install |
Installation of shade awnings over bleachers at the Little League site | November 2019 |
January 2020 |
Market Plaza | Conceptual Design plans to reimagine the Market Plaza area in accordance with the Lake Wales Connected plan. | July 2020 |
December 2021 |
NW Sidewalk | Improving neighborhood pedestrian mobility in accordance with the Olmsted Vision and Lake Wales Connected Plan | July
2020 |
January
2021 |
NW Sidewalk Y1 | Implementation of improved sidewalk functionality and addition of street trees to Dorsett Avenue, Seaboard Ave, and parts of C Street, B Street, Seminole Ave, W Crystal Ave, and Orange Ave | October
2021 |
December
2022 |
Park Avenue | Design of trail from Lake Wailes Park to Historic Downtown | July
2020 |
November 2021 |
Park Avenue Streetscape | Construction Documents for rebuild of Park Avenue between SR-17 (Scenic Hwy) and Wetmore St. focusing on two-way functionality and street trees. | March 2020 |
December 2021 |
Street Resurfacing FY19’20 |
Annual continuation of street resurfacing (FY19’20) | September 2019 |
September 2020 |
YMCA Rehabilitation | Upgrades to the Lake Wales Family YMCA following the City's purchase of the facility | March
2020 |
October
2021 |