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 agendaItems 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
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