PALM BAY, Fla. — The City of Palm Bay will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 16 at noon to celebrate the reopening of Port Malabar Boulevard following damage from recent flooding. The ceremony will take place on Port Malabar Boulevard near the Boundary Canal crossing, where floodwaters damaged the roadway on Nov. 2.
Cathcart Construction Company, the city’s contractor, completed the necessary repairs in two weeks to fully restore the street. City officials marked the completion as a major milestone in Palm Bay’s recovery efforts following the flood event.
U.S. Rep. Mike Haridopolos will join Palm Bay Mayor Rob Medina, city leadership and project representatives to mark the restoration of the thoroughfare. Medina praised the repair crews and acknowledged officials supporting the city’s recovery efforts.
“This roadway is an important connection for our residents and seeing it restored in just two weeks is an incredible accomplishment,” Medina said. “I want to personally thank Cathcart, our Public Works team, and everyone who worked long hours to make this happen. I also want to extend my sincere appreciation to Congressman Haridopolos, Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins and U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody for their continued support of Palm Bay as our community recovers from this historic flooding.”
The city has invited residents to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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