Media Advisory: Rep. Diaz-Balart to Present Nearly $1 Million in Federal Funding to Protect Miami Lakes Homes from Flooding and Strengthen Emergency Evacuation Route
MIAMI, FL – Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, is pleased to invite members of the media to attend a check presentation ceremony on Wednesday, April 1, at 12:00 p.m.
The event will celebrate the $973,000 million in federal funding secured by Congressman Diaz-Balart for the Town of Miami Lakes' Big Cypress drainage improvements project. This funding will be used to reconstruct the drainage system, which will safeguard 83 homes in Miami Lakes from flooding and improve public safety by eliminating standing water along the roadways used for emergency evacuation routes.
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.
WHAT: Check Presentation Ceremony
WHO:
- Rep. Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Delegation
- Local officials
WHEN:
Wednesday, April 01, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
WHERE:
7370 Miami Lakeway S. - (Pocket Park #35)
Intersection of Miami Lakeway South & Big Cypress Dr
All interested credentialed media may RSVP to Andrea.Morales@mail.house.gov