A former arsenic-contaminated rail yard in Florida is being turned into a giant park - take a look
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Oct 19, 2018, 01:35 IST
The proposal will create a public park near downtown Lakeland for the whole community to gather.
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More than 80 acres contain traces of arsenic and petroleum hydrocarbons, according to Sasaki. As part of the project, the team will take land from the most contaminated sections and create hills on the property.
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The developers will move storm water into a number of wetland ponds. They will also install new waste management systems to decontaminate the water.
Sasaki will work on protecting mature oak trees and waterways in some parts of the new park, and the site will provide opportunities for visitors to learn about central Florida's ecology.
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To help generate revenue for the park, the Explorations V Children's Museum will charge a fee for admission. Concerts and other events will also be held in the park.
According to Sasaki, new walking and bike paths will help increase access to the park.