New plans for the East Montgomery County Improvement District’s dog park in New Caney are still pending, said Kelley Mattlage, EMCID’s chief operating officer, via email Jan. 23.
Current situation
Originally estimated to open last summer, the project has been delayed due to changes to the original project plans, as previously reported by Community Impact. In September, EMCID leaders estimated a new opening date for the park would be announced in January, but the district is still waiting for county approval, Mattlage said.
As previously reported, changes to the project that were announced in September include:
- Use of public water and sewer systems instead of an on-site well and septic tanks
- Demolition of existing concrete structures, abandoned electric facilities and parking lots
- Restoration of natural grass turf for the dog enclosure spaces
- Work on automatic water refill sensors for the dog ponds
- Work on improved restrooms, water fountains, parking and a dog wash area
A closer look
The dog park is one part of a 200-acre park that EMCID has planned, as previously reported. The larger park project will be completed in two phases, and will encompass features such as:
- Areas for small and large dogs
- A playground
- A bicycle playground/pump track
- A canopy walk
- A covered shelter
- Parking for visitors
- Restrooms
Construction on EMCID's dog park began in April, and the project was first announced in May 2022.
- New opening date TBD
- Intersection of FM 1485 and Gene Campbell Boulevard, New Caney (exact address TBD)
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