City of Miami officials have begun an extensive project to decontaminate Douglas Park.

Crews are set to replace the soil, rebuild the drainage system and repave parking lots and walking paths.

The park has been closed since 2013 after testing confirmed the soil was contaminated with heavy metals.

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