The Pasco County Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval for significant expansions to the Two Rivers development, including a new surf park and hundreds of additional homes. While previous debates focused on traffic, recent discussions centered on water usage due to ongoing drought conditions. The project entails up to 4,047 single-family homes and extensive commercial facilities along State Road 56. Developers argued that surcharges from the project have already funded major road improvements in the area. Critics raised concerns about the environmental impact of filling a large lagoon for the proposed entertainment complex. Engineers defended the plan by comparing water usage to other local facilities like golf courses. The commission required more specific details on the surf park before forwarding the proposal to county commissioners.
Pasco County Approves Two Rivers Expansion Amid Water Concerns
