Development
Community
BY GRACE DICKENS
BY KAROLINE PFEIL
One public boat ramp remains open on Lake Travis during drought
The Canyon Club to bring luxury residential resort A luxury residential development is coming to Spicewood, according to an April 30 news release. The details The Canyon Club is a 60-acre residential resort project o Lake Travis o ering a mix of 20 tradi- tional and ve 3D-printed homes. The traditionally built homes designed by Mark Richardson Archi- tects will start at $2.6 million, including ve to six bedrooms within 4,480-5,782 square feet. The 3D-printed homes by 3D homebuilding company Icon will o er four bedrooms, with partial ownership starting at $400,000 per share. What else? A launch event was held in May. Amenities include a clubhouse, a spa and wellness center, a private beach, a natural 3D-printed amphitheater, and more.
Travis Club names new general manager Chris Franke was announced as the new general manager of the upcoming 1,500-acre Travis Club development April 22. The background Franke previously served as the general manager of The Glenbrook Club in Nevada and brings 22 years of experience to the position, according to a news release. His hospitality management career began at Cherry Hills Country Club in Colorado, where he oversaw multiple major golf championships, before he joined Clear Creek Tahoe as assistant general manager. According to previous Community Impact reporting, upon completion, site plans include 274 single-family lots, 223 villa units, an 18-hole golf course, a private marina and more.
What they’re saying
As boating season approaches, the LCRA is urging visitors to stay safe while out on the lake. LCRA o cials recommend that visitors not swim or boat alone, wear a life jacket, and take care to drink enough water.
With lake levels remaining low due to ongoing drought conditions, many boat ramps across Lake Travis have closed due to inaccessibility. Boaters are still capable of entering the lake from at least one public ramp, however, local water authorities said. All publicly maintained boat ramps listed by the Lower Colorado River Authority on its website are closed apart from Pace Bend - Tournament Point, located at 2805 N. Pace Bend Road, Spicewood. “Most of the public boat ramps on Lake Travis are closed because of lower lake levels caused by the ongoing drought,” LCRA Public Information O cer Clara Tuma said. “Lake Travis, one of two water supply reservoirs in the Highland Lakes, is now about 43% full.”
Buoy and marker meanings
Controlled area Fishing and anchoring prohibited. Slow down to avoid creating a wake.
The Canyon Club o ers traditionally built homes alongside 3D-printed homes.
Boaters keep out! A written description of danger may be outside the crossed diamond, indicating issues such as a dam or swim area. Danger! A written description of danger may be outside the diamond warning of rocks, shallow areas or stumps.
RENDERING COURTESY THE CANYON CLUB
As of May 14, the water level in Lake Travis was about 33 feet below average, according to the LCRA.
ALLIGATOR CREEK RD.
PACE BEND PARK
Tournament Point
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SOURCE: LOWER COLORADO RIVER AUTHORITY COMMUNITY IMPACT
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