The Woodlands Township board of directors approved a plan that could potentially use water from Lake Paloma to refill two nearby ponds when pond levels are low, according to a discussion at a March 23 board of directors meeting.
The motion unanimously approved by the six directors present authorized $65,000 to create a mechanism to fill Kayak Ridge and Hullwood ponds, which are 9.95 acres in total, using surface water; however, there will be no specific duty nor obligation to do so. According to the motion, advanced by Vice Chair Kyle Watson, township staff will work with residents to determine appropriate action when needed.
About a dozen residents concerned about pond levels attended the meeting and applauded the vote. Director Bob Milner was not present for the vote.
The board also discussed the unauthorized use of 740,850 gallons of water in December, which represented 10 straight days of water pouring into Cokeberry Pond, which is located off Cokeberry Street. The level of the pond had previously been low, officials said.
