Problems with ponds in The Villages have forced the District Government to go in search of a new contractor to perform maintenance.
Many ponds have been plagued with algae and hydrilla.
In 2023, The Villages’ government inked a deal with a new contractor, Crosscreek Environmental, for pond maintenance after a dispute over pricing with the previous vendor. However, there has been some dissatisfaction with Crosscreek Environmental.
The District has set a deadline of July 1 for proposals from companies interested in taking on the maintenance of the many ponds throughout The Villages. A selection committee is scheduled to meet July 22 to review the proposals which are submitted…