County Installing Upgrades At Pine Meadows

    Lake County is in the process of investing nearly $500,000 in improvements at the Pine Meadows Recreation Area. Located between Eustis and Umatilla on the backside of the former Pine Meadows Golf Club, the county has developed the location with hiking, boating, fishing, and equestrian uses in recent years, with the current boat dock project the largest project to date.
   County staff this week that around $489,000 is being invested at Pine Meadows, including a large boat ramp, canoe/kayak launch, an aluminum boardwalk, gangway, and floating dock.
   “These improvements will enhance and increase the number of recreational services available to the public in the Pine Meadows Conservation Area,” said Sarah Lux, Lead Public Information officer for Lake County.
   The project has been undertaken in coordination with the St. Johns River Water Management District, which along with Lake County permits such projects.
   Lux said the project is expected to be completed by the end of the summer.