From a new fiber optic network to wastewater infrastructure updates, here are a few updates affecting the City of Rollingwood in May.
Planning work moves forward for Southwest Austin wastewater lines
Last summer, Austin City Council discussed the removal of the Barton Creek Interceptor—a wastewater main which services the southwest Austin area, including cities like West Lake Hills and Rollingwood.
In May, officials with Austin Water shared updates on the project, saying that although design for reconstruction of the Barton Creek Interceptor itself has not begun, associated projects bringing new wastewater lines to the region will enter preliminary planning stages later this year. This includes the new Thousand Oaks Interceptor, which would impact nearby cities including Rollingwood.
Google Fiber coming soon to Rollingwood
In May, officials in Rollingwood announced that Google Fiber was installing a fiber optic network throughout city right of way in Rollingwood, bringing new high-speed internet options for residences and businesses in the area. The city’s agreement with Google Fiber was signed in 2024, and construction began on the network in mid-April.
Construction is estimated to last until August, according to a news release from Google Fiber.
“This is a great move for our community. It shows that the City Council has the city’s best interest in mind by bringing new providers in to expand options and ensure competitive pricing for our residents,” Rollingwood Mayor Gavin Massingill stated in a news release. “We look forward to the installation of Google Fiber in Rollingwood.”
Rollingwood works toward purchasing 5 new license plate readers
The Rollingwood Police Department was authorized by City Council in May to apply for grant funding from the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles for the purchase of five new license plate readers. The readers, provided by Flock Safety, would be located on city streets including Las Lomas Drive, Vale Street, Edgegrove Drive, Hatley Drive and Riley Road.
In total, 80% of costs for the cameras would be provided by TxDMV, with the city paying the remaining 20%, Rollingwood Chief of Police Kristal Muñoz said. The amount paid by the city will not exceed $15,000, according to city documents.
