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Government & Education

STATE PANEL REQUIRES RELOCATION OF LANDMARK

4/1/2016

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It's without question the most photographed landmark in Mount Dora.  

Due to the findings of a state environmental advisory panel last week, the city's lighthouse will undergo further evaluation and eventual relocation in the coming months.

Citing soil studies indicating instability of the fill at Grantham Point Park, a man-made jetty in Simpson Cove, the panel will require the 35-foot tall beacon to be relocated for safety reasons

"Grantham Point Park is man-made and created with fill.  Because of this, it's required to be tested for stability.  Multiple soil samples indicate the fill has shifted," said Cida Light, public information officer for Florida Commission of Environmental Safety. 

The park was built in 1987 to accommodate the lighthouse, which is constructed of brick and stucco.   Although it's a landmark, it is also a fully functional lighthouse that assists boaters' navigation to the city's boat ramp.

"After reviewing the submitted alternate locations, the advisory panel and the Army Corps of Engineers proposed the city's downtown Donnelly Park as the new location," said Light.

 Due to the steep slope of Donnelly Park, across from City Hall, the project is now under review at the Jacksonville engineering firm of Wier Keeding.   The extensive engineering and permitting process will take until April 1, 2017 for completion, according to Light.

Gotcha!  Happy April Fools Day!
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15 Comments
Debra Dallmann
4/1/2016 08:49:36 am

What's the point of putting the lighthouse inland? Donnelly park..it's a stupid idea. Lighthouses of any kind are seen on water ways.
Why can we not reenforce the land it's already on?., if it means taking it down and putting it back up on stable land it's worth it.
I do hope it's not landlocked just because it's easier and simple just to move it.
My Regards.

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Amy K
4/1/2016 08:58:21 am

Isn't this a perfect use of pilings? Put them under the lighthouse and set it back in place. I concur with Debra, an inland lighthouse is a ridiculous idea.

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RS
4/1/2016 09:03:27 am

This is an April Fools joke, right?

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Cindy Sonne link
4/1/2016 09:07:02 am

A light house inland, is just stupid. I would think that the engineers would be able to think of a way to keep it where it is or very close to the water. They should be given that challenge since I would think that they are a smart bunch of people. Sometimes I don't understand the city officials and some of the decisions they are making lately!

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Debra Dallmann
4/1/2016 09:19:53 am

Now I see it!. haha...glad it's April fools..I was about to make a fuss..lol

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Lisa Groetzner
4/1/2016 09:41:17 am

Why not at least put it at the shore line at a more stable spot? But inland? Ridiculous. <shaking my head>

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CB
4/1/2016 11:43:06 am

I vote that they just put the lighthouse right on top of the new Epic Movie theater. From that height, the beam of light is sure to guide boaters to shore.

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shirley grantham
4/1/2016 01:53:25 pm

I was about to throw a fuss, too -- My father in law, Dude Grantham, build that lighthouse in 1987 -- completely free to the City. When I read more and found the Gotcha part -- I felt complete relief. What a cool joke. You guys did a great job of fooling many of us.

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Tracy Post link
4/1/2016 03:38:41 pm

Bravo!😳😎👍

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Laurie Tillett
4/1/2016 04:13:27 pm

Nice one Trish!

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Heidi
4/1/2016 05:02:47 pm

Almost had me. April Fools

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Cody
4/1/2016 06:16:22 pm

You get me every year! You are good!

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Laurie
4/1/2016 08:50:09 pm

Good one everybody comes to see the light house

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Frank
4/2/2016 11:09:10 am

Donald will move it and Clermont will pay for it.

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Dave Schrock
4/2/2016 11:41:06 am

I'm glad this was only an April Fool's joke. Seriously though, Grantham Point could use a little work. The tip of the jetty has eroded quite a bit and and is getting close to the point where it will affect the sidewalk. I think the needed repair only requires adding more rocks to the end of the jetty, but I am not an engineer. In any case, I think something needs to be done.

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