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BY ZACHARIA WASHINGTON
BY GRACE DICKENS & ZACHARIA WASHINGTON
WorldSprings aims to open mineral pool spa Cedar Park is going to be the home of the rst Central Texas location of WorldSprings, a spa o ering a globally inspired outdoor mineral pool experience that promotes wellness and relaxation. Cedar Park City Council approved a special use permit for the project during its March 28 meeting. A closer look WorldSprings is planning to bring over 40 soaking pools and mineral springs that re ect and mimic various bodies of water around the world to an 8-acre site northwest of 183A Toll and E. New Hope Drive. The complex will feature a blend of hot and cold springs as well as larger fresh water pools. Ethan Harwell, a representative of the company, said WorldSprings is not a water park but a health and wellness facility intended for passive recreation. In addition to the pools, WorldSprings will o er spa services, health and wellness coaching, retail
Tiger Woods-backed mini golf proposed Interactive golf entertainment brand PopStroke is heading to Cedar Park after City Council approved a special use permit for the project March 28. About the project Supported by professional golfer Tiger Woods, the project could include a 36-hole miniature golf course, a bar and restaurant, and outdoor play areas. Representatives said construction could take eight to 10 months.
Planning continues for RM 1431 widening project O cials are close to nalizing the design for the RM 1431 roadway improvement project and are preparing to begin construction planning and the right-of-way acquisition process, which will take place throughout 2024. About the project Crews will widen a 2.3-mile portion of RM 1431, or Whitestone Boulevard, from four lanes into a six- lane major arterial roadway from New Hope Drive to Bagdad Road. While the project will require right-of-way acqui- sition, Capital Projects Manager Chris Brickey said nearby businesses will not be impacted, and no one should have to relocate. He said the widening would mainly cut into sidewalks and parking spaces. The cost of the design and right-of-way acquisition—roughly $8 million—will be shared between the city of Cedar Park and Williamson
More US 183 closures, changes expected Drivers can expect more road closures on frontage roads, MoPac and US 183 in 2024 as the US 183 North project progresses, accord- ing to a February update from local transpor- tation authorities. The $612 million US 183 North Mobility Project will add two express toll lanes on the interior of the road alongside one additional nontolled lane. Construction broke ground in 2022 and will be completed by 2026. Looking ahead In 2024, drivers can expect: • Work on the fourth general purpose lane • Construction on outside bridges that connect to US 183 • Work on widening for bridges at Oak Knoll, Great Hills Trail, RM 620 and Braker Lane
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County. However, construction is not yet funded, Brickey said. What to expect Planning and right-of-way acquisition for the project are expected to reach completion in 2025, according to city documents. Brickey said the timeline for construction is still undetermined. However, when construction begins, lane closures may not be necessary. Brickey said there should be enough room to keep two lanes open in each direction while construction is underway.
options, and on-site restaurants. “This is more of a destination than just a commu- nity pool,” council member Mel Kirkland said during a March 7 meeting. Something to note A few Cedar Park City Council members expressed concerns about water usage during the March 7 meeting. Harwell said WorldSprings is a low water user compared to other commercial businesses, using the equivalent of 54 households of water per day.
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HYMEADOW 12611 Hymeadow (512) 506-8401
NORTH 620 10601 N FM 620 (512) 506-8316
CEDAR PARK 13530 Ronald Reagan Blvd (512) 986-7681
ARBORETUM 10515 N Mopac Expressway (512) 342-6893
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