Cost to replace broken lights at Las Olas beach garage 3 million

The Las Olas Parking Garage in Fort Lauderdale faced a dim fate a year ago when its lights went dark. Now, the city contemplates a revival, but it won’t come cheap or swift.

The proposed new lights are estimated to cost $3 million, surpassing the initial estimate of $2 million provided to the commissioners. To bring back the glitz, the project must undergo a bidding process, followed by the removal of the old lights before the new ones can be installedPatience will be key, as this transformation could take anywhere from 12 to 18 months.

Commissioners Warren Sturman, John Herbst and Pamela Beasley-Pittman have argued against spending millions to light up a garage, even one with a Las Olas address so close to the beach.