News WATCH: Historic Fort Lauderdale rain tree on the move

A project to move Fort Lauderdale’s famous, century-old rain tree finally got underway Thursday.

The giant tree is being moved closer to the New River to make way for a new high-rise and was set to be in its new location Friday. Video released by the developer shows day one of the process.

It’s been about a decade in the making. City commissioners approved the move all the way back in 2013.

Protesters had voiced concerns that the tree could die if it were moved.

The new development will be called Riverwalk Raintree Residences.

The developer is picking up the $1 million tab for the relocation.

#TeamFTL continues to monitor the careful movement of our rain tree to its new home- closer to the #NewRiver, just north of its current spot. 🌊 Protecting our hundred-year-old tree during this process is our top priority & we will update you as the move continues this week! 🌳 pic.twitter.com/JJSHTdL4nn

— City of Fort Lauderdale (@FTLCityNews) August 2, 2022

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