Current Projects

Trail Projects

Park Loop Trail Connection

Address:
Squires Drive to N Colony Boulevard

Description

This will begin at the west section of Squires and travel along the drainage channel and connect to Vaden Street and then to the trail along Taylor Street. The second section will begin at the intersection of Squires St. and Taylor Street across from BB Owen School and travel south, bridging over the drainage channel and along the gas easement to the west side of the fire station, making the connection to the Park Loop Trail on the south side of N Colony Boulevard.

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Landscaping, Beautification & Image Enhancements

An on-going annual effort to improve our public spaces (parks, city facilities, roadways, etc.) by adding tree plantings, landscaping, irrigation and public art.

Stewart Creek Park

Address:
3700 Sparks Road
The Colony, TX 75056

Description

June 9, 2017 - Trees & Irrigation

Twelve trees were planted to replace trees lost as the result of past flooding. New irrigation plans have been designed that will address issues in the existing irrigation system and will allow for irrigation connections for trees planted in the future.

As of January, 2018, new irrigation has bee installed.  The Conceptual Plan to determine the location, size and type of new trees to be planted, is being reviewed.  

June 9, 2017 - Fishing Pier

This project is gathering steam as the design evolves and headway is made through the Corps regulatory process. The fishing pier will be located near the point, which was formerly the location of the old boat ramp, The pier will be partially covered, it will have an 80ft. gangway, 2 20ft. extensions, and there will be an accessible walkway to the pier.

As of January, 2018, approval from the Corp Regulatory Office was given; approval is still needed from the Corp Lake Manager.