By Matt Wiley
Drivers and residents who live along Yardley Way in Tampa Palms can breathe a sigh of relief, as the Tampa Palms Community Development District (CDD) has voted to replace some of the vegetation that recently was removed along the power transmission line corridor that cuts through much of the Tampa Palms community.
On April 9, the CDD approved spending up to $70,000 to replace vegetation and install proper irrigation along Yardley Way in the Enclave community of Tampa Palms. The CDD is working with the City of Tampa and Duke Energy to restore the area where trees were taken down in January by both TECO and Duke to comply with a new Federal regulation regarding vegetation near power transmission lines.
The removal of trees left many homes with a wide open view of the transmission towers and took away the tree canopy and shade that used to cover the street and block the less-than-desirable view.
Where the trees once stood, Pindo palms will be planted along the walking path. Additional shrubs and native grass also will be installed. Groups of evergreen and palm trees also will be installed along the path.
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