BY HALEY MCLEOD
Round Rock mayor gives updates on major projects, city priorities Round Rock Mayor Craig Morgan highlighted public safety, economic development, water and transportation during the Round Rock Chamber’s annual State of the City address at the Kalahari Convention Center on Dec. 5. The breakdown Public Safety: Morgan noted the addition of three new fire stations for the city as well as expansion plans for the public safety training center, funded from the $274 million bond election in May. Parks and quality of life: Morgan announced the city’s plans to continue working on the city’s trail system and the downtown area in general. Water, wastewater and reuse: The city’s deep
Sports complex gets lighting update The sports fields and courts at Southwest Williamson County Regional Park received $1.1 million in lighting improvements for better visibility and energy savings. What’s happening? Funded through Williamson County’s fiscal year 2022-23 capital improvement budget, the project included upgrading the existing sports fields and courts with LED lights. Though the total cost savings is yet to be determined, the new low-wattage light fixtures are estimated to save 55% in energy usage, which in turn will lower the overall usage bill for park maintenance, Williamson County Parks Director Russell Fishbeck said. The light fixtures also reduce light pollution.
“It just gives me hope that our citizens believe in the direction that the city’s
going in—they believe in the leadership. We’re transparent. We are not perfect, but we will do everything we can to be the best that we can be.” CRAIG MORGAN, ROUND ROCK MAYOR
water intake project will soon support higher capacity demands. The city is also wrapping up the next phase of expansions to the wastewater treatment plan. Transportation: Morgan spoke of several road projects slated for 2024. He also discussed this years ride-on-demand program—Round Rock Rides—that launched in June. Economic development: According to Morgan, the city’s main focus is on business retention, rather than new business.
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