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BY GRACIE WARHURST
Construction begins this month on Town Green with historic water tower
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Round Rock City Council approved a construction contract for the Town Green project at its meeting July 24. The $4.8 million agreement with Mills Development and Con- struction moves forward a “total overhaul” of the historic down- town area, Parks and Recreation Director Rick Atkins said. About the project The Town Green project spans from Liberty Avenue to Main Street, in between Blair Street and Mays Street. This square, centered around the historic water tower, will receive several upgrades including: • Wooden deck seating • Synthetic and natural turf social lawns
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What’s next The project is expected to begin in early September. The construc- tion will last approximately 7 months. Because the project site is surrounded by businesses and resident activity, the contractor will have to work in tight con- nes around heavy daily foot and car tra c, according to city documents. “We’re going to try and get it done as quickly as we can,” Atkins said.
• Pedestrian plazas • Food truck parking
• Renovation of the Johnson building, including restrooms • ADA improvements, signage and landscaping The renovation of the Johnson building will restore it to its historic state as a gas station, with retro gas pumps, according to Atkins.
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month increase from the last scal year for the median homeowner, the additional revenue will fund 17 public safety positions, contribute $4 million in road maintenance and pay debt service on bonds for the Old Settlers Park buildout and Fire Station 11. A nal adoption of the scal year 2025-26 tax rate and budget is scheduled for Sept. 11.
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