Round Rock Public Safety Training Center Phase 2 renovations move forward
Round Rock City Council unanimously passed an updated design contract for Phase 2 of upgrades to the Public Safety Training Center at its May 8 meeting. The additional design services add $710,965 to the project.
The details
Phase 2 of improvements to the PSTC will add a high-speed driving track, called an emergency vehicle operations course, and expand classrooms, features that were originally cut from the first phase.
The additional design work will improve the safety of the EVOC while also allowing for future upgrades, according to City Manager Brooks Bennett. With an in-house track, public safety personnel won't have to travel for mandatory driving courses and can access additional training.
Some background
Round Rock finished construction of the PSTC in 2018 as part of the 2013 general obligation program. The facility, located in northern Round Rock, covers the training needs for the city's fire and police departments.
The new enhancements will cost about $25 million, funded by the 2023 general obligation bond program.
Griffith Building remodel nears completion
Round Rock City Council approved a contract to replace windows in its historic Griffith Building at its May 8 meeting, The window replacement is a part of the building's remodel and paseo project, which will wrap up in the coming months.
"We're looking for substantial completion around October [and] hoping for some move-in dates around November," Director of General Services Chad McDowell said at the meeting. "It's going really well."
About the project
The paseo project and Griffith Building remodel will transform the former public library, adding an art gallery, visitors center and space for the Round Rock Chamber of Commerce to the 44,000-square-foot building.
Round Rock conducts chlorine waterline flush
The city of Round Rock began a chlorine flush of its waterlines May 27 to maintain the effectiveness of the city's water distribution system.
Explained
The chlorine flush is a part of the disinfectant conversion to maintain proper levels of chloramine, a mix of chlorine and ammonia, and free chlorine. Both disinfectants maintain water safety and eliminate pathogens as water flows from treatment facilities to customers.
What residents should know
Residents may notice a chlorine smell or taste during the process, scheduled to last until June 27, but can still safely drink, bathe and water plants.
Residents can see frequently asked questions at roundrocktexas.gov/chlorinerinse.
