The Brief
- Lakeland city commissioners approved an 825-home development on the former Wedgewood Golf and Country Club property despite residents’ concerns about worsening traffic and congestion.
- City officials say the project will help fund major road improvements, including the Lakeland Park Drive Extension and a possible roundabout near Carpenters Way.
- Construction is not expected to begin for at least five years, and the developer agreed to donate land and contribute $420,000 toward future infrastructure projects.
LAKELAND, Fla. – A former golf course and country club in north Lakeland will now become an 800-home development.
Lakeland city commissioners approved the deal on Monday, even though nearby residents still have major concerns about traffic and congestion.
Development plan reduced
By the numbers:
The 117-acre property at 401 Carpenters Way was formerly known as the Wedgewood Golf and Country Club.…