Board backs temporary use of Hancock Golf Course for Austin Water IH-35 utility work with mitigation
The board recommended City Council authorize Austin Water to use 9,482 sq ft of Hancock Golf Course temporarily to stage tunneling and wastewater relocations related to the IH-35 CapEx project; mitigation of $188,215 and restoration commitments were part of the request.
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Austin Water requested a Chapter 26 declaration to temporarily use approximately 9,482 square feet of Hancock Golf Course to stage tunneling operations required by the IH-35 CapEx project. Paul Books, principal planner with Austin Parks and Recreation, and Mark Stanko described the need to relocate wastewater lines and the constraint of heritage trees and narrow urban streets that make this northern golf course area the least impactful staging option. "Austin Water has requested staging use of 9,482 square feet of parkland for 549 calendar days," the presentation said, adding that mitigation will be provided and the project includes tree protection and full restoration commitments.
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