Lockhart staff outline wayfinding signs, two‑phase aquatics plan and new online pavilion rates

Parks and Recreation Director Travis Hughes told the Lockhart City Council on March 11 that the department is moving forward on multiple capital projects including three new gateway monument signs, a two‑phase aquatics facility and renovations to Lions Park while transitioning pavilion rentals to an online, hourly system.

The updates matter because the aquatics project is already supported by a $750,000 grant from Texas Parks and Wildlife and the city plans to apply this summer for another $750,000; officials said phasing the pool work makes the project eligible for additional grant opportunities and spreads matching costs across fiscal years.

Hughes said the wayfinding program originally included four monument signs along Highway 130 but one location near U.S. 183 did not fit the proposed sign dimensions and has been set aside for a later phase. “We’ve already developed an RFP for competitive sealed bids to select the fabricator and installer. We’re still awaiting final approval from TxDOT for the proposed designs,” Hughes said, adding staff have worked with Diana Schultz, the TxDOT area manager, and expect a determination soon. Councilmember…