This afternoon, representatives from the City of Miami Springs and County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis met with a group of local residents who have been petitioning Miami-Dade County to allow the City to plant trees in the green spaces between Dove and Quail Avenues, just west of the clay pits.
For the past few years, these passionate residents have envisioned transforming these lots into a serene, passive park with a majestic canopy of native trees and foliage. Eventually, as the trees mature, the hope is that a walking path and a few benches be added to allow residents to enjoy the space.
Because these lots belong to the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department (serving as vital wellfields connected to the Biscayne Aquifer) and host high-power lines managed by Florida Power & Light (FPL), it was important for representatives from both entities to be present to ensure all utility and safety standards are met for a project such as this.
I am excited to share that following our discussion, the City has been granted permission to plant some trees in these areas, provided we comply with all easement requirements that keep the wellfields accessible for the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department. Furthermore, FPL provided clear guidance on the specific tree heights and tree species that are allowed and can safely thrive near these high-power lines.
County Commissioner Natalie Milian Orbis thanked all participating agencies and pledged her full commitment to helping Miami Springs protect, enhance, and preserve this beautiful open space for generations to come.
I want to thank Commissioner Orbis, Miami-Dade Water & Sewer, FPL, our City staff, and most importantly, the dedicated group of residents who have championed this effort. Your passion ensures that these open green spaces will remain protected, beautiful, and vibrant parts of Miami Springs.
