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The City of Nassau Bay Public Works Department has a range of projects planned for FY2021-22. From park improvements to infrastructure rehabilitation, residents will notice our crews and partners at work throughout the year.
Read on to learn more about individual efforts, the associated costs, anticipated completion timelines and more.
PARKS – PALM TREE REMOVAL ON NASA ROAD 1
Completion date: Completed
Cost: $20,000
While this process is still in progress, all palm trees on NASA Road 1 from Upper Bay to Lakeside have been removed.
Photo of the palm trees prior to removal, and an updated photo of the median following the removal of the trees.
PARKS – DAVID BRAUN PARK PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
Completion date: May 11, 2022
Cost: $170,000
This equipment is available for kids in two age groups - ages 2-5 and ages 5-12.
PARKS – FOUNDER’S PARK
Project status: Completed
Cost: $3,800
The Public Works Department has removed an existing asphalt road in the park and replaced it with a cement walking trail including benches. Decorative hanging lights were installed to further enhance the park's ambiance.
During the upcoming Beautification Day on Saturday, March 26, 2022, minor landscaping including the installation of new flower beds will be completed.
Photo shows Founder’s Park before recent improvements.
Photos show Founder’s Park after recent improvements, including the addition of decorative hanging lights.
SEWER – SAND FILTER REHABILITATION
Start date: In progress
End date: July 2022
Cost: $288,160
At the Wastewater Plant, processing through the sand filter is the last step of treatment before the water is discharged into Clear Creek. The rehabilitation process includes maintenance and improvements to the existing sand filter.
As of January 2022, concrete walls and structural groundwork have been completed. Contractors are now waiting on the delivery of equipment to be installed for completion of the project.
Above - Sand filter prior to repairs.
Below -
Sand filter repairs (progress photos) – October 7, 2021; January 2022; and July 2022
DAVID BRAUN PARK - KID COURSE 1800 EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION
Project has been completed and is now open for public use.
CURRENT PROJECTS: | Cost | Construction Start Date | Construction End Date |
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TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD-FUNDED WATER AND SEWER LINE REHABILITATION | $1,300.480.00 | February 2023 | October 2023 |
SEWER – SANITARY SEWER LINES AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION | February 2022 | February 2023 | |
WATER – WATER LINE REHABILITATION | February 2022 | February 2023 | |
2) PUBLIC WORKS – STREET REHABILITATION AND ANNUAL PAVING IMPROVEMENTS | $1,550,000 | June 6, 2022 | October 7, 2022 |
May 9, 2023: PUBLIC WORKS – STREET REHABILITATION AND ANNUAL PAVING IMPROVEMENTS ( 30 Areas ).
This project will involve the demolition and replacement of street panels throughout the city. City Staff and Engineers have identified areas have been had a street failure or excessive cracking.
UPDATE: May 9th - To date, areas highlighted in green has been completed.
MAJOR EFFORT: TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD-FUNDED WATER AND SEWER LINE REHABILITATION
Start date: February 7, 2022
End date: February 2023
The combined cost of both TWDB-funded projects is $2,598,582. The project has a one-year/365 day timeline.
Project update: March 1, 2022
Contractors are televising and inspecting proposed Sanitary Sewer lines prior to commencing construction. This work will continue throughout the month of March.
Additional updates will be provided as they become available.
Previous updates:
On February 7, work began on a major Water and Sewer Line Rehabilitation effort supported by funding from the Texas Water Development Board. The project is slated to last one year, with an estimated completion date of February 7, 2023. The estimated total cost of the water and sewer efforts is $2,598,582.
Project background:
In June 2018, City Council adopted new water/sewer rates to fund critical infrastructure repairs throughout the City. The 2022 fiscal year brought the last round of rate increases necessary to cover the cost of the Water & Wastewater Improvements Project, and the funds collected will be used to cover the funding provided by TWDB.
In November 2021, the Nassau Bay City Council awarded a bid for the Water & Wastewater Improvements Project to Lopez Utilities Contractor, LLC.
On Friday, January 21, the Nassau Bay Public Works Department participated in a pre-construction meeting for the Texas Water Development Board-funded Water and Sewer Rehabilitation project.
Contractors will be addressing both water line and sewer line rehabilitation simultaneously. The City will work closely with the engineering firm (ARKK Engineers) as well as the contractors for the project (Lopez Utilities Contractor, LLC) throughout the construction timeline to communicate impacted areas to residents.
Project specifics:
This project will include the replacement and upsizing of 22,090 feet of water lines, to include new water valves and fire hydrants throughout the City.
The project will also include 12,710 linear feet of sanitary sewer line and manhole rehabilitation throughout the City.
According to ARKK Engineers, the bulk of the project will be conducted underground, with only minimal above-ground disruption during projects.
As well, work will be conducted on weekdays only, unless there is a time-sensitive emergency that necessitates working over a weekend.
The contractors will place door hangars in the area of each project prior to the beginning of construction, and the Public Works Department will also be sending out Swift911 messages to impacted homes. Residents are also encouraged to monitor City outlets including Facebook and NextDoor for updates.
In the event that the contractor needs to block or temporarily close a roadway, the City will notify residents as soon as possible.
Noteworthy items:
Both the contractor for the project – Lopez Utilities Contractor, LLC – and their vehicles will be identified. The contractors will be wearing vests with “LUC” on the back.
At the beginning of the process, the contractor will be utilizing cameras/video equipment to document their work sites. The contractor is expected to film both before and after construction is complete.
Contractors have been instructed to leave residents’ driveways accessible during construction. Any concerns about vehicles blocking driveways should be directed to the Public Works Department.
SEWER – SANITARY SEWER LINES AND MANHOLE REHABILITATION
Start date: February 2022
End date: February 2023
This project will include 12,710 linear feet of sanitary sewer line and manhole rehabilitation throughout the City.
UPDATE (September 2022) - 8,818 linear feet of sanitary sewer line has been installed.
**New map in development due to project changes.**
Supported by a loan from the Texas Water Development Board, Public Works will complete sanitary sewer line and manhole rehabilitation throughout the City.
WATER – WATER LINE REHABILITATION
Start date: February 2022
End date: February 2023
This project will include the replacement and upsizing of 22,090 feet of water lines, to include new water valves and fire hydrants throughout the City.
“I am very excited to begin this project,” Public Works Director Paul Lopez said. “This will allow a more dependable water system for drinking water and firefighting.”
**New map in development due to project changes.**
UPDATE (September 2022) - 11,332 linear feet of water line has been installed.
Progress photos:
PUBLIC WORKS – STREET REHABILITATION AND ANNUAL PAVING IMPROVEMENTS
Cost: Street Rehabilitation - $1,000,000
Annual Paving Improvements - $550,000
Total Project cost of $1,550,000
Project 1
Start date: June 6, 2022
End date: October 7, 2022
This project will involve the demolition and replacement of street panels throughout the city. For the first portion of the project, 15 areas have been identified due to cracks or street failure.
UPDATE (September 2022) - To date, 10 of the 15 areas have been completed.
September 2022 - With 10 areas of roadways improved, traffic and drainage have improved throughout the city.
August 2022 - Project in progress.
PUBLIC WORKS – STREET REHABILITATION AND ANNUAL PAVING IMPROVEMENTS
Project 1 in progress - read more under "Current Projects" tab.
Project 2
Start date: May 2022
End date: December 2022
The second portion of the Street Rehabilitation project will address an additional 31 areas throughout the city. Areas will be solidified following engineer assessment of the proposed areas – they are subject to change.