Richardson to keep Point North Park playground, trail open during water tank expansion

Richardson officials said the updated plans will reduce the effects of the construction on Point North Park after community feedback. According to Magner, the site’s parking lot and playground will remain open throughout construction except for a temporary closure to assemble the tank wall panels. In addition, the park’s walking path will be temporarily rerouted to allow continued use throughout construction. The park’s ball field is expected to be closed during the work, but the pavilion will be relocated, and the playground will be renovated on city-owned land, according to Richardson officials. Additional shade trees will also be added around the trail to replace those removed as part of the project.

The city will also provide 10-foot screen fencing for the properties most affected by being adjacent to the pump station and the ground storage tank.

In addition to the pump station renovations, water transmission lines are expected to be added along Point North Parkway, along Renner Road from the metering station to Custer Road, and along Alma Drive from Renner Road to the President George Bush Turnpike.

City officials said the project is expected to begin in spring 2023 and be fully completed by fall 2024. The construction of the water transmission line is expected to begin in fall 2023.

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