Media Advisory:The NEW Druid Lake Kick-Off

Tuesday Jun 13th, 2017

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Who 

Mayor Catherine E. Pugh

Department of Public Works Director Rudolph S. Chow, P.E.

Department of Recreation and Parks Acting Director William Vondrasek

What

Beginning of construction work on the major, five-year, $140 million project to install new water tanks at Druid Lake to protect our drinking water. When finished, the New Druid Lake will be better than ever with increased public amenities and more open green space.

Where

West End of Druid Lake - Sundial Pavilion

When

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 – 11:00 a.m.

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