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Kennedale staff report completion and timelines for water, sewer and street projects
Summary
City staff reported completion of a ground storage tank, ongoing tank retrofits with a 2026 target, a major sanitary sewer upsizing slated for 2027, and plans to pilot concrete‑street overlays to reduce costs.
City staff updated the Kennedale City Council Nov. 18 on multiple infrastructure projects, reporting a mix of completed work, active construction and multi‑year projects.
Public works staff said the T4 ground storage tank construction is complete and a final inspection is scheduled; the tank should be placed online following that final. The T3 elevator storage tank was described as having failed cathodic protection and water‑quality issues; staff said they plan to advertise and award a retrofit contract with construction completion targeted for December 2026.
Staff noted recent completions including a Northwood CDBG water project (about 1,300 linear feet upgraded from 6" to 8" PVC) and Sweeney/Hyatt Road repairs. South New Hope Road (railroad to Hudson Village Creek) is under construction with an anticipated completion by January, and staff proposed piloting base repair and a 2‑inch asphalt overlay on concrete streets (starting with Hilltop from Reese to Hillside) to reduce repair costs.
On sewer upgrades, staff described an almost‑two‑mile sanitary sewer upsizing project to address inflow and infiltration — increasing lines from 15 inches to 24 inches — with construction expected to start in 2027. The Briar Court Hillside Sewer Project has completed design and staff expect to advertise and award by December for a construction start in January or February. For Valley Lane stabilization, staff reported FEMA has awarded funding pending submission of a hazard action plan and federal review because the project exceeds $1,000,000; the consultant expects FEMA approval early next year with construction possible by May, conditions permitting.
Council members asked clarifying questions about FEMA approval status and timelines; staff said FEMA has approved funding in principle but federal review and final hazard documentation remain outstanding. Staff noted some dates and completion targets are contingent on permits and third‑party approvals.
The council received the report; no formal vote was required.
