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Miami breaks ground on Edgewater Pump Station to curb flooding

The City of Miami marked the groundbreaking of the Edgewater Pump Station in District 2, a stormwater project meant to reduce flooding.

Road construction with warning signs and materials
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The City of Miami celebrated the groundbreaking of the Edgewater Pump Station in District 2, according to a post on the city’s Instagram account. The city described the project as a step toward better stormwater management, fewer flooding risks and stronger neighborhood resilience.

The post did not list a cost, a construction timeline or a completion date. It also did not say when the ceremony took place.

City officials said the investment will help protect the community and support a more sustainable future. The post credited District 2 Commissioner Damian Pardo, whose name appeared in the caption.

For Edgewater residents, the pump station is one of several city efforts aimed at handling water during heavy rain and high tides, a recurring concern in low-lying parts of Miami.

This story is a summary based on reporting by City of Miami (IG). Read the original for full details.

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