An unfinished aquaponics project in southern Leon County has been demolished after years of delays and financial setbacks. The Hines Aquafresh fish farm was originally intended to raise fish and grow crops.
The partially built structure, located near Woodville Park, had drawn concerns from residents. Leon County Commissioner Christian Caban says safety issues were a major reason the county acted once legally able.
“This was a life safety hazard. There was rebar sticking out, cinder blocks everywhere. All it took was one child climbing the fence, falling, and getting seriously hurt,” Caban said…