Bryan City Council will meet on June 9 to discuss a project to improve the city’s water system and add traffic signals and lanes to a number of areas.
What you need to know
The council is set to talk about infrastructure projects mainly relating to Bryan’s water and roads.
Approval for water system improvements: The council is considering an application for a grant from the Texas Water Development Board for improvements for water infrastructure and safety.
According to agenda materials, the city is trying to take advantage of House Bill 500, which is designating more than $1 billion in funds for water supply and infrastructure projects throughout the state of Texas.
The city is seeking $21 million for the cost of the improvements, which include:
- Piping and well production equipment for wells 20 and 21 - $14.5 million
- Current status: Wells are being drilled and piping is in design.
- Cooling tower five, new construction at the Wellfield Pump Station - $4.5 million
- Current status: Planned project.
- Water well 14, deepening the pump and replacement with slimline pump - $2 million
- Current status: In design.
Road infrastructure additions and improvements: A little more than $1.5 million is being requested for additions and improvements at various intersections. The city will award the job to Brazos Paving Inc. if passed.
- Boonville Road (FM158) and Briarcrest Drive (FM1179) will install a dedicated right turn lane for northbound traffic on Briarcrest. The left turn bay will also be increased.
- Boonville Road (FM158) and Miramont Boulevard will have a new traffic signal installed. The left turn bay will also be increased.
- Green Valley Drive and Briarcrest Drive (FM1179) will have a new traffic light installed.
Also on the agenda
Items also expected to be approved are infrastructure improvements to public facilities.
Various park installations: Several parks in Bryan are to receive installations and upkeep, including:
- Installation of shade structures at Sue Haswell Memorial, Tanglewood and Greenbrier parks
- Two restroom facilities at Travis Bryan Midtown Park
- Replacement of playground equipment at Villa West Park
Get Involved
The Bryan City Council meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Bryan City Hall, 300 South Texas Ave., Bryan.