GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Renovations are set to begin next week at Gainesville’s City Hall plaza.

Work is set to start Tuesday. City leaders say this is not expected to impact public access to city hall, the library building or parking in the lot adjacent to the plaza.

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City commissioners in 2023 approved the $1.8 million project, which will remove the ponds.

Commissioners cited maintenance issues with the ponds, which were built in the 60s.

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