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Oaks of Clear Creek North Detention Pond
This project constructs a new 60 acre-feet detention pond on a15-acres north of The Oaks of Clear Creek Subdivision, with access from State Highway 3.
In addition, storm sewer improvements within The Oaks of Clear Creek Subdivision will help direct stormwater flows to the new detention pond. The primary component is expected to be a new storm sewer line along Coleman Boylan Drive, which would discharge into the proposed detention pond.
Prop A-GO Bond Capital Improvement Project Budget: $3,800,000
Project Timeline:
- Current Status: Construction September 2026
- Bid Phase: April 2026
- Anticipated Substantial Completion: August 2027
Timeline Update October 2026:

Phase 1
- Continue pond grading and hauling material off site.
- Continue evaluating the pond outfall structure and coordinate concrete crew availability for potential work.
Phase 2
- No work is currently planned in Phase 2.
- Phase 2 will remain inactive while the Phase 4 closure affects access to the area.
Phase 3
- Utility work is complete.
- Mobilize the dirt crew on Monday, October 19.
- Stabilize and grade the paved portion of the roadway, in preparation for paving.
- Coordinate removal of the HOA irrigation system within the City right-of-way.
- Following irrigation removal, stabilize the roadway two feet behind the curb in accordance with City standards.
Phase 4
- Begin the approved Phase 4 closure on Monday, October 19.
- Start demolition at the Coleman Boylan Drive and Washington Street intersection.
- Implement the approved traffic-control and detour plan.
- Maintain HOA driveway access and mail service throughout construction.
- Continue storm sewer installation through the intersection.
- Begin the two Phase 4 waterline segments, including wet connections, as work progresses.
Confirm Texas New Mexico Power’s de-energization of the conflicting line before work begins
Hughes Land & W. Deats Road:
The purpose of this project is to alleviate some of the flooding experienced in the Bay Colony area. This will be accomplished by widening and deepening Borden’s Gully and replacing the culvert crossings at Hughes Lane and W. Deats Road with larger box culverts, which will reduce flow constrictions of Borden’s Gully.
Capital Improvement Project Budget: $3,077,630.00
Project Timeline:
- Current Status: Design Phase-March 2026
- Bid Phase: Spring/Summer 2026
- Construction Phase: Fall 2026
- Substantial Completion: Spring 2027
Photo Update:
Once project is under construction photo updates will be available.
Interurban-Wilkins North Detention Pond
This drainage project includes:
- Building a regional detention pond on the undeveloped land along Galveston Street.
- Repairing roadside ditches and culverts on Galveston Street.
- Add storm sewers, drains, and road improvements on Wilkins Street.
These improvements will help reduce flooding and improve drainage on Wilkins Street, Saunders Street, and Galveston Street, and will also help the Interurban watershed.
Capital Improvement Project Budget: $7,989,342
Project Timeline:
- Current Status: Design: 60% Complete
- Bid Phase: May 2026
- Anticipated Construction Date: September 2026
- Anticipated Substantial Completion: August 2027
Photo Update:
Once project is under construction photo updates will be available.
Magnolia Creek & Cedar Gully (West Oak Creek) Desnagging
Coming Soon!
Prop A-GO Bond Capital Improvement Project Budget:
Project Timeline:
- Current Status: Design
- Bid Phase: TBD
- Construction Phase: TBD
- Substantial Completion: TBD
Photo Update:
Once project is under construction photo updates will be available.
Benson Bayou
Capital Improvement Project Budget:
Project Timeline:
- Current Status: Construction
- Design Phase Completed:
- Bid Phase: Completed
- Substantial Completion:
Photo Update:
Once project is under construction photo updates will be available.
Clear Creek Tributary Cleaning
Capital Improvement Project Budget:
Project Timeline:
- Current Status: Construction
- Design Phase Completed:
- Bid Phase: Completed
- Substantial Completion:
Photo Update:
Once project is under construction photo updates will be available.
Countryside South Drainage Improvements
This project reduces the potential for structural inundation of homes within Countryside South. The existing drainage swales in existing drainage reserves will be reestablished and widened to carry excess water from the streets to Magnolia Creek.
Capital Improvement Project Budget: $337,899 (Construction)
Project Timeline:
- Current Status: Design January 2026
- Bid Phase: Spring/Summer 2026
- Construction Phase: Spring/Summer 2026
- Substantial Completion: Fall/Winter 2026
Photo Update:
Once project is under construction photo updates will be available.