It could cost us up to $1 billion, but before sinking that much money into a reservoir that would boost Broward and Palm Beach County drinking water supplies, county officials want to check the math.
Sticker shock has long stalled an eight-year-old idea to turn rock mines west of Royal Palm Beach into a 24 billion-gallon reservoir that could send much-needed water south to thirsty residents in Palm Beach and Broward counties.
Now supporters are hoping a more modest $150,000 investment by Palm Beach andBroward County utilities for an independent look at the cost can nail down, and maybe even shrink, the price tag.