Demolition of Former Fort Lauderdale Police Headquarters Underway
WPLG Local 10January 15, 20262 min553 views
5 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβDemolition of Old Headquarters
- ποΈ The former Fort Lauderdale Police Department headquarters, a staple since the 1950s, is currently undergoing demolition.
- π₯ Excavators are actively dismantling the building, from the roof to the walls, with signage already removed.
- π The demolition site is located along Broward Boulevard, near Southwest 14th Avenue.
New Headquarters Construction
- π’ The new police headquarters, situated just feet away, is described as state-of-the-art and is nearing completion.
- ποΈ This new development is designed to support modern policing, training, and community engagement for over 700 employees.
- β οΈ The construction of the new building has faced significant issues, including cracking concrete in the roof deck and bending.
- π° Voters approved a $100 million bond for the construction in 2019, but groundbreaking took years.
- β City officials have stated that the project has undergone additional reviews and corrective work to address structural design issues.
Future Plans and Timeline
- π ΏοΈ Once the new facility is operational, the site of the former building will be converted into a parking lot.
- ποΈ City officials anticipate the demolition process to take approximately two to three months to complete.
- π There are no immediate traffic impacts expected due to the ongoing demolition.
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