DEVELOPMENT Harris County Precinct 3 eyes late May, early June opening for Spring community center
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space for the Cypress Creek Christian Church and Community Center, which still operates today. The gym and annex buildings closed in 2017 following ooding during Hurricane Harvey and were later purchased by Precinct 4 in 2018. The project was originally slated to open in 2021, but construction stalled for about two years before resuming in November 2021, as previously reported by Community Impact . Supply shortages during the coronavirus pandemic delayed the project as well as new county and federal regulations for developing in ood-prone areas. Peng noted ongoing supply chain issues have also aected delivery times for some of the electrical components needed for the project. “Our project architect, contractor, as well as the Harris County Engineering Department, have worked together to nd alternate solutions through the project to keep the schedule as close as possible,” Peng said. As the project was a “lump sum project,” Peng said ination did not impact construction. As of press time, a grand opening date had not been set for the community center.
Following multiple delays due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Cypress Creek Cultural District’s new community center is expected to open in late May or early June, according to a spokesperson for Harris County Precinct 3. Construction on the 24,500-square-foot George H.W. Bush Community Center began in November 2019. Upon completion, the $5.5 million facility will feature a grand hall, a kitchen, classrooms, and multiple gathering spaces for local and civic groups to meet. After Harris County’s precincts were redistricted in late 2021, Precinct 3 took over the project from Precinct 4 in early 2022. The community center’s design was then updated by Precinct 3, according to Jennie Peng, senior communications specialist for Precinct 3. “The oor plan was adjusted to expand public access to the building and provide more program opportunities,” Peng said. “In addition, we adjusted various nishes and aesthetic components as well.” As previously reported by Community Impact , the space previously served as a gym and annex
The center will feature a grand hall and a kitchen. (Rendering courtesy Harris County Precinct 3) COMMUNITY CENTER COMING SOON The George H.W. Bush Community Center is expected to open to the community in either late May or early June.
$5.5M is the anticipated total cost for the George H.W. Bush Community Center in the Cypress Creek Cultural District. 24,500 square feet will be the expanse of the center once completed. 2 years of construction time was lost on this project due to the coronavirus pandemic, county ocials said. 1-2 months remain until the center is expected to open.
SOURCE: HARRIS COUNTY PRECINCT 3COMMUNITY IMPACT
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SPRING KLEIN EDITION • APRIL 2023
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