From the City of Apopka
Keeping fire hydrants updated is crucial for ensuring public safety and effective emergency response. Regular maintenance and inspections help prevent malfunctions during critical moments when every second counts, such as in the event of a fire.
Outdated or poorly maintained hydrants can lead to issues like insufficient water pressure or blockages, which can hinder firefighters' ability to control blazes swiftly. Additionally, updating hydrants to meet current standards and regulations ensures that they are accessible and functional, contributing to a community's resilience against fire hazards.
Overall, the proactive management of fire hydrants plays a significant role in protecting lives, property, and the environment.
"The City of Apopka released the following announcement about fire hydrant maintenance:
The City of Apopka will be utilizing Hydromax USA to help provide maintenance on our Fire Hydrants through the end of 2024. This work will occur periodically over the next couple of weeks in designated grids.
Hydromax USA representatives may be in your area, and we appreciate your understanding and patience as they help ensure the reliability of our water services."
The Apopka Fire Hydrant Maintenance Areas Map indicates the hydrants in grid 30 through 34.
For any questions or concerns regarding the maintenance process, please contact Public Services at 407-703-1731.
Apopka schedules resurfacing projects
Roadway resurfacing is essential for maintaining safe and efficient transportation infrastructure. Over time, roads can deteriorate due to weather conditions, heavy traffic, and wear and tear, leading to issues like potholes, cracks, and uneven surfaces.
These problems can pose significant risks to drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, increasing the likelihood of accidents and vehicle damage.
Resurfacing helps restore the road's integrity, improving traction and visibility while reducing the chances of costly repairs for both the infrastructure and vehicles. Additionally, well-maintained roads contribute to smoother traffic flow, enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing emissions. Regular roadway resurfacing is critical to ensuring safe access and promoting community economic activity.
The City of Apopka released the following schedule for the road resurfacing projects:
Apopka Public Services Update: Roadway resurfacing will occur from December 2nd, 2024 through January 10th, 2025.
We will be using the following methods in this year's resurfacing program: Mill & Overlay and Cape/Micro Seal.
Maintenance of Transportation (MOT) will be set up with one lane closure. Please plan accordingly for any traffic delays.
Please remove any vehicles on the road, trash bins and other debris hindering the paving process. Delays in the start time may occur due to weather or storm events.
The resurfacing will be for the following subdivisions:
- Mill and Overlay
- Meadows of Maudehelen Subdivision
- Blue Meadows Court (Johns Rd to End)
- Johns Road (Beardsley Drive to End)
- Beardsley Drive (From S Binion Road to Scrub Jay Road)
- Sanderline Point Loop (From Beardsley Dr to Maudehelen Street)
- Maudehelen Street (From Sanderline Point Loop to Blackbird Drive)
- Scrub Jay Road (From Maudehelen Street to End)
- Willet Ave (From Maudehelen Street to End)
- Chickadee Drive (From Willet Ave to Maudehelen Street)
- Clapper Trail (From Willet Ave to Maudehelen Street)
- Scrub Jay Road (From Willet Ave to Maudehelen Street)
- Blackbird Drive (From Willet Ave to End)
- White Bird Way (From Willet Ave to Blackbird Drive)
- Pines of Wekiva Subdivision
- Wekiva Pines Blvd. ( From Osprey Way to Rock Springs Road)
- Pine Forest Place (From Wekiva Pines Blvd. to End)
- Pineview Place (From Pineforest Place to End)
- Wyndham Pine Drive (From Wekiva Pines Blvd. to Foxforrest Circle)
- Foxforrest Circle (From Wyndham Pine Drive to Wyndham Pine Drive)
- Osprey Way (From Wekiva Pines Blvd. to Loop)
- Cape/Micro Seal
- Spring Ridge Subdivision
- Spring Ridge Blvd. (From Mt Rainier Court to W Lester Road)
- Mt McKinley Court (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to End)
- Mount Ranier Court (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to End)
- Mt Logan Drive (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to End of old)
- Mount Baker Courtt (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to End of old)
- Carpathian Drive (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to End)
- Stanvoy Street (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to Carpathian Drive)
- Kilamanjaro Court (From Stanvoy Street to End)
- Koryak Court (From Stanvoy Street to End)
- Grand Sayan Loop (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to Spring Ridge Blvd.)
- Khingan Court (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to End)
- Grand Hughey Court (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to End)
- Kamchatka Courtt (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to End of old)
- Adirondack Court (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to End)
- Olympic Court (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to End)
- Himalayan Court (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to End)
- Ozark Courtt (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to End)
- Spring Ridge Blvd. (From W Lester Road to Olympic Court)
- Pelinion Street (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to Cerberus Drive)
- Caraquet Drive (From Pelinion Street to Cerberus Drive)
- Cerberus Drive (From Spring Ridge Blvd. to Cerberus Drive)
Maps of roadway resurfacing are provided below:
