A Coral Springs-based company is ready to make a splash in west Orange County with plans to build a surf park at the site of a soon-to-close landfill on Avalon Road.
The developers behind the project say the public venue would include a 15-acre pool capable of creating waves as high as ten feet. And in addition to plans for a restaurant and shops on the 44-acre property, the concept is envisioned to drive professional and collegiate surfing competitions to a city roughly 60 miles from the nearest beach.
A company called Ocean Sports Development submitted a preliminary application to Orange County on Sept 21 for the property at 7902 Avalon Rd. in Horizon West. Located just east of S.R. 429 and across the street from Orange County National Golf Course, the property has for years been used as a private landfill for construction and demolition debris. Gregory Lee, an attorney with Baker Hostetler who is representing the applicants, told county planning staff at a meeting Wednesday that the facility is set to close soon.
Located just east of S.R. 429 and across the street from Orange County National Golf Course, the property has for years been used as a private landfill for construction and demolition debris. (Orange County records)
Located just east of S.R. 429 and across the street from Orange County National Golf Course, the property has for years been used as a private landfill for construction and demolition debris. (Orange County records)
“This (surf park) would generate waves for recreational use,” Lee said. “We also believe that this facility could accommodate some special events related to surfing. This would be a great opportunity for economic development for our community.”
The project, which requires a land-use amendment, is pending final approval by the county.
Ocean Sports Development plans to invest “several million dollars” on the landfill excavation effort while the development of the surf park is expected to cost $45 million, Anthony Brown, the company’s chairman told GrowthSpotter. Plans include a beach volleyball court, playground, a pavilion, a surf shop, and an academic center for educational programs.
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A Coral Springs-based company is ready to make a splash in west Orange County with plans to build a surf park at the site of a soon-to-close landfill on Avalon Road.
The developers behind the project say the public venue would include a 15-acre pool capable of creating waves as high as ten feet. And in addition to plans for a restaurant and shops on the 44-acre property, the concept is envisioned to drive professional and collegiate surfing competitions to a city roughly 60 miles from the nearest beach.
A company called Ocean Sports Development submitted a preliminary application to Orange County on Sept 21 for the property at 7902 Avalon Rd. in Horizon West. Located just east of S.R. 429 and across the street from Orange County National Golf Course, the property has for years been used as a private landfill for construction and demolition debris. Gregory Lee, an attorney with Baker Hostetler who is representing the applicants, told county planning staff at a meeting Wednesday that the facility is set to close soon.
Located just east of S.R. 429 and across the street from Orange County National Golf Course, the property has for years been used as a private landfill for construction and demolition debris. (Orange County records)
Located just east of S.R. 429 and across the street from Orange County National Golf Course, the property has for years been used as a private landfill for construction and demolition debris. (Orange County records)
“This (surf park) would generate waves for recreational use,” Lee said. “We also believe that this facility could accommodate some special events related to surfing. This would be a great opportunity for economic development for our community.”
The project, which requires a land-use amendment, is pending final approval by the county.
Ocean Sports Development plans to invest “several million dollars” on the landfill excavation effort while the development of the surf park is expected to cost $45 million, Anthony Brown, the company’s chairman told GrowthSpotter. Plans include a beach volleyball court, playground, a pavilion, a surf shop, and an academic center for educational programs.