Construction continues to strengthen the old, weakened Herbert Hoover Dike south of Lake Okeechobee. Friday, WPTV was given a tour of the progress made since construction began nearly 10 years ago.

The dike is susceptible to seepage that can lead to erosion. Once completed, this project will reduce the need for harmful water releases by allowing more water to be stored in Lake Okeechobee.

From our friends at the Associated Press: Florida Gov. Rick Scott says he will ask the Legislature for $50 million to speed up construction of the dike that's around Lake Okeechobee.

Cost concerns about the $10 million-a-mile approach to repairing Lake Okeechobee’s ailing dike has the Army Corps of Engineers exploring less expensive alternatives to try to avoid more delays ...

HOUSTON — The Senate on Thursday approved the construction of the ‘Ike Dike,’ which would basically be a movable barrier that could be used like a flood gate. It was a 92-2 bipartisan vote ...

The dike is designed to go much higher than the 100-year flood level and will eventually be built to that level if the DNR OKs the diversion project, the agency said.

The dike, along with the cost of moving homes and the Oxbow golf course out of the way, is estimated to cost $130 million. The entire diversion project is estimated to cost $2.1 billion.