Development
BY DIEGO COLLAZO & RACHEL LELAND
Manvel City Council approves Meridiana expansion Manvel City Council approved a new phase of the Meridiana master-planned community at its July 7 meeting. What you need to know The council unanimously approved the next Meridiana master- planned community
Friendswood annexes land to extend park Friendswood City Council on July 7 voted to annex 1.3 acres of land near Lake Friend- swood and could annex more to extend Lake Friendswood Park on the city’s east side. What you need to know City Council also approved a measure authorizing City Manager Morad Kabiri to begin acquiring an additional 5.4 acres at the southeast corner of the lake. The city is considering options for pur- chase, dedication or eminent domain.
Pearland to replace 6.4 miles of water lines in Green Tee area Pearland will replace 6.4 miles of aging transit water lines in the city’s Green Tee neighborhood. What happened Pearland City Council voted unanimously at its July 14 meeting to award a $2.8 million con- struction contract to Underground Construction Solutions to replace 6.4 miles of aging transit water lines. The project comes nearly a year after Green Tee Bridge, which is in the area, was fully replaced, Community Impact previously reported. The bridge reopened in November. The impact The project will replace existing transit pipes, which are 35-50 years old, to improve water flow
Pearland OKs $7M in water projects Pearland’s water infrastructure received major funding from the city to make key improvements to help ensure the city complies with state regulators. What you need to know Pearland City Council voted to award roughly $7.3 million in water infrastructure improvements at its July 14 meeting. The projects cover a wide variety of upgrades and will help the city meet state standards and increasing demand. Some of the projects could take around a year or more to complete, documents show. In 2023, Texas Commission on Environ- mental Quality identified eight violations at Pearland water facilities for inadequate chemical containment and weather protec- tion, city documents show.
Water line work in Green Tee area Construction on water lines that affects traffic will be limited to weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., with no weekend or holiday water shutoffs.
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phase of a rezoning request that would incorporate a 35.3-acre tract into the Meridiana development, according to city documents. During a June 2 public hearing, three city residents said they were concerned over potential traffic and drainage issues, Community Impact previously reported. City officials cited a traffic analysis from May that showed the development would not significantly impact traffic at nearby intersections. Drainage plans have also been submitted and will be reviewed during the platting process. Mathew Lawson, developer and president of Rise Communities, which is building out Meridi- ana, addressed those concerns at the July meeting.
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and pressure and eliminate dead-end lines. All fire hydrants in the area will be upgraded too. Officials said the roadway and homes in the area will be accessible, with one-lane road closures taking place as needed. Looking ahead The construction is scheduled to begin in August and is expected to be completed by May 2027, according to the agenda documents.
He said the project exceeds required detention capacity and incorporates connected stormwater ponds for upstream and downstream protection. What’s next? The approval allows the development team to proceed with construction and infrastructure design. However, officials did not give a specific timeline for when the groundbreaking might take place.
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SHADOW CREEK 11023 Shadow Creek Pkwy (281) 977-1027
PEARLAND 10555 Pearland Pkwy (713) 987-9205
ALMEDA 11130 Gulf Fwy (713) 910-3941
FRIENDSWOOD 3126 FM 528 (281) 648-5473
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