'It's Ridiculous': Contractor Problems Leave South Tampa Roads in Ruin

'It's ridiculous': Contractor problems leave South Tampa roads in ruin

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Betsy Smith and her husband Art have been living with a problem for more than two years on their quiet South Tampa street. Many of the people who live on San Carlos Street are dealing with the same issue. PSTA approves first step in bringing back Cross Bay Ferry Smith said the city sent them a letter in 2008, saying they would soon start a project to improve the water pressure and fire safety in the area. "2008, we got…

Multi-year infrastructure improvement project complete in 4 Tampa neighborhoods

The City of Tampa has been trying to improve infrastructure in the neighborhoods that need it the most. A multi-year project is now complete in four neighborhoods to upgrade miles of water and wastewater pipes.

City of Tampa upgraded 43 miles of pipes since starting its PIPES Project

What lies beneath your city streets may not be a daily thought, but the City of Tampa says it needs to be addressed."A lot of that infrastructure, as you know, is 80 to 100 years old, and we respond to breaks in water mains and cave-ins to our wastewater pipes, literally, to the tune of millions of dollars a year in repairs," Mayor Jane Castor said.WATCH: City of Tampa upgraded 43 miles of pipes since starting its PIPES Project City of Tampa upg…