Congressman Díaz-Balart Delivers Nearly $1 Million to Protect Miami Lakes Homes from Flooding and Strengthen Emergency Evacuation Route
MIAMI LAKES, FL– Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation, presented $973,000 in federal funding for the Town of Miami Lakes Big Cypress drainage improvements project.
Congressman Diaz-Balart said, “Floridians know all too well the damage flooding can cause, from torn up streets and sidewalks to dangerous, impassable roadways. That’s why I’m thrilled to deliver nearly $1 million in federal funding to the Town of Miami Lakes to reconstruct the drainage system, near the corner of Miami Lakeway South and Big Cypress Drive, an area that experiences frequent flooding.
Flooding along this roadway can comprise emergency evacuation and response times, as it connect residents to a critical evacuation route. The reconstruction of the drainage system will double the capacity of the existing system, helping to prevent flooding, eliminate dangerous standing water, and improve public safety.
I’m grateful to Mayor Josh Dieguez and Town Manager Edward Pidermann for their leadership and for working closely with me to address the needs of the community.”
This project received funding through the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026, which was approved by Congress and signed into law by the President on February 3, 2026.
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart represents Florida's 26th Congressional District and serves as Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee. He is the Dean of the Florida Congressional Delegation and has a longstanding, successful track record of delivering crucial funding for infrastructure, transit, and roadway improvements.
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