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Kerrville reports progress on golf course renovation, playground replacements, pool and theater work
Summary
City staff updated the council on multiple quality-of-life projects at the Jan. 28 workshop: Scott Schreiner golf course is ahead of schedule, two playgrounds are being replaced, the Olympic pool is moving toward a March–April bid, KALDO Theatre received a notice to proceed, and park and heritage‑center work is underway.
City staff told the Kerrville City Council at a Jan. 28 workshop that a slate of parks, recreation and cultural projects funded through recent bonds is making steady progress.
Shane (city parks staff) said the Scott Schreiner golf course renovation is “moving right along” and “we're actually ahead of schedule,” reporting roughly 1.85 weather days lost and ongoing work on greens, bunkers, drainage and bridge removal/installation. Council members sought a clarification after a letter to the editor stated $486,000 was spent on a single bridge; staff clarified that $486,000 was the total amount for removal and installation of five bridges, not one.
Playgrounds: city staff said TF Harper began work the week of Jan. 28 to replace playgrounds at Guadalupe Park and Kerrville Shriner Park. The contractor removed the old playground at Kerrville Shriner Park on day one; staff estimated 5 to 6 weeks for both installations, weather permitting.
Olympic pool and KALDO Theatre: staff said design work for the Olympic pool continues and the city hopes to issue bidding documents in March or April. On the KALDO Theatre, staff reported a contract is signed and that a notice to proceed went out the day of the workshop; the theater will shut down in March for construction with a target to reopen before the venue’s scheduled September events. Staff acknowledged some parking and staging impacts and said the contractor will fence and secure work areas; a press release will follow when construction begins.
Granger McDonnell Park and grants: staff said they are pursuing a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service grant related to a boat ramp and that grant materials are in progress with a Feb. 3 deadline. Engineering designs for the road at Granger McDonnell Park were submitted and are under city review.
AC Shriner heritage center: staff said interior infrastructure and structural support work is underway, an elevator shaft will be constructed, and the remodel team is addressing needed structural reinforcements discovered during work.
Why it matters: the projects are funded through voter-approved bond measures and affect public recreation, cultural venues and park infrastructure. Staff emphasized timelines and contractor coordination to minimize disruption to the public.
Quotes and clarifications: Shane said, “It looks completely different out there,” describing visible progress on the golf course. When asked about the bridge costs, a council member said, “That was the total amount for all of the bridges. Am I correct in that?” and staff replied, “Correct. Yes, sir.”
Next steps: staff said they will bring back formal contract actions and bid awards as required and will issue public notices when construction staging affects parking or public access.
