No, it’s not currently the site of new construction, but it is a cleanup effort.
Soil excavation is taking place across from the Hillsborough County Circuit Court building at 301 E. Reynolds St.
The work is being done by GHD engineering, architecture and construction services, Tampa, as part of a Florida Department of Environmental Protection source removal of contaminated soils. The project will not include any building and consists of digging, removing and hauling soils. The project will take approximately six weeks to complete.
During that time, GHD will be installing temporary construction fencing during the work. No permits were required for these activities.
10 Tips to Save Water for Water Conservation Month
The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s (District) Governing Board declared April Water Conservation Month at its March meeting. April is historically one of the driest months of the year and typically marks the peak demand season for public water suppliers.
The District is currently under a Modified Phase I Water Shortage through July 1, 2024, which prohibits “wasteful and unnecessary” water use and limits outdoor irrigation to one day per week in Hillsborough County.
With these 10 simple tips, you can lower your monthly water bill and do your part to save hundreds of gallons of water:
INDOOR
Only run your washing machine and dishwasher when they are full.
Use the shortest washing cycle for lightly soiled loads; normal and permanent-press wash cycles use more water.
Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator or microwave, not under running water.
Scrape, don’t rinse, your dishes before loading in the dishwasher.
Install high-efficiency showerheads, faucets, and toilets.
OUTDOOR
Check your home’s irrigation system for leaks.
Turn off your irrigation system and only water as needed.
Don’t leave sprinklers unattended.
Use a hose with a shut-off nozzle when washing the car.
Consider installing a rain barrel with a drip irrigation system for watering your landscaping. Rainwater is free and better for your plants because it doesn’t contain hard minerals.
Check for leaks, both inside and outside of your home. Turn off all faucets and water-using appliances and make sure no one uses water during the testing period. Wait for the hot water heater and ice cube makers to refill and for regeneration of water softeners. Go to your water meter and record the current reading. Wait 30 minutes. (Remember, no water should be used during this period.) Read the meter again. If the reading has changed, you have a leak.
For more information about water conservation, please visit the District’s website at WaterMatters.org/Water101.
LOTS OF HUGS READING CAMP REGISTRATION OPEN
Summer program registration for the Plant City Black Heritage Celebration’s Lots of Hugs Summer Reading Camp is open. The reading camp for children 6 to 14 years old will take place June 3 to July 27 at Hope Lutheran Church, 2001 N. Park Road. Activities will focus on increasing children’s reading level and character development. Breakfast, lunch and snacks will be served and there will be educational fields trips.
The camp will run daily from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Parents are required to bring I-Ready and FAST PM 3 information to the program.
Registration is $100 per child, cash, check or money order. Applications are available at www.celebration2.homestead.com
An open house will be held at 10 a.m., May 25.
For information, call 813 453-7134 or email sharonmoody91@yahoo.com