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C-111 Spreader Canal Phase I Design
Project Information
- Project Location:
- Homestead, FL
- Approx Contract:
- $450,000
- Status:
- Completed - Jul 2009
- Structure Type:
- Government
Scope Of Work
As a component the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Program, (CERP), the C-111 Spreader Canal Project has a goal improving the Everglades wetlands condition by establishing more natural water flows in Taylor Slough, which feeds flows from southeastern Florida to the Everglades. At present, floodwaters from the Miami/Dade County area are routed via man-made canals to Florida Bay, depriving the Everglades needed water. The purpose the C-111 Spreader Canal Project is to move this water into the Everglades. This, in turn, will also improve the timing, distribution, salinity level and quality water in Florida Bay. It is estimated that about 252,000 acres wetlands and coastal habitat may be enhanced by the proposed project.
