TRANSPORTATION UPDATES Katy to spend $1.13M on disaster mitigation The Texas General Land Office
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are not only helping those in need, but also supporting our communities as they grow.” The specifics The Danover Road project in Katy will improve water and sewer conditions for residents in the area by replacing existing water pipelines with new, higher-capacity water lines. The project will also rehabilitate and replace sanitary sewer collection pipes and manholes. The work will take place along multiple Katy streets, according to a Texas GLO document summarizing each project, including: • Danover Road • Roberts Road • Barley Street • North Street • Armstrong Lane A closer look The U.S. Department of Housing
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approved a $1.13 million mitigation project aimed at improving water sup- ply and fire protection in areas on and near Danover Road, funded through its regional mitigation program. In a nutshell Per a June 20 news release, GLO Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced the approval of 19 regional mitigation projects worth more than $128 million across several counties— including Fort Bend, Waller, Brazoria and Galveston. These projects will improve street, water and drainage facilities to reduce risks related to hurricanes, tropical storms and depressions, flooding, wind, and other hazards.
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Disaster mitigation funds will be spent on rehabilitation projects along multiple Katy streets.
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Traffic signal on Spring Green, Pine Mill Ranch Fort Bend County commissioners approved the installation of a full traf- fic signal at the intersection of Spring Green Boulevard and Pine Mill Ranch Drive in Katy at a June 13 meeting. Assistant County Traffic Engineer Chris Debaillon said related work includes relocating the left-turn lanes on the north and southbound approaches to improve sight distance and safety. Timeline: complete by summer 2024 Cost: $450,000 Funding source: County Assistance District 1
$128M total
19 regional projects
$1.13M for Katy area projects
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used for activities that benefit low- to moderate-income persons, according to the news release. HUD, which originally distrib-
“Locally led prioritization of miti- gation projects is important because it strengthens critical infrastructure and protects communities against the impacts of natural disasters,” Buck- ingham said in the June 20 statement. “At the Texas General Land Office, we New sidewalks at Katy City Park to increase its accessibility The city of Katy is and Urban Development requires that at least 50% of total funds must be uted the funds to the GLO, defines mitigation as activities that increase resilience to disasters and reduce or eliminate the long-term risk of loss of life, injury, damage to and loss of property, and suffering and hardship by reducing impact.
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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF JULY 18. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT KTFNEWS@COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. Morton Road widening Katy officials plan to widen Morton Road from two to four lanes between Katy Hockley and Pitts roads. Timeline: 2025-TBD Cost: $7.6 million Funding source: Katy Development Authority
of the October 2022 Parks, Trails and Recreation Master Plan: to upgrade playgrounds and bring consistency to city park sites, Browne said. The amenities would improve on-site acces- sibility for persons with physical disabilities, seniors and people with strollers, he said.
reduce maintenance issues at the park’s amenities, Parks Director Kevin Browne said. Browne could not identify a timeline or start date for the $12,333 project
adding 1,400 square feet of concrete sidewalks to Katy City Park, connecting its parking lot to the fitness court, restrooms and basketball pavilion as well as its existing sidewalks. Located at 5850 Franz Road, Katy, the additional 5-foot-wide sidewalks will increase accessibility and
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