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Council awards construction-manager-at-risk for Lawrence Lake and Playa 7 drainage projects

Amarillo City Council · January 27, 2026
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Summary

Council selected Western Builders as construction manager-at-risk to advance two large drainage projects (Lawrence Lake/Playa 6 and Playa 7) including new pump stations and long force mains; staff said the work will increase pumping capacity and reduce flood risk.

The Amarillo City Council voted to award construction-manager-at-risk (CMAR) services to Western Builders of Amarillo for two major drainage projects: Playa 6 (Lawrence Lake) and Playa 7.

Staff described the projects as critical flood-mitigation work funded by prior bond proceeds and designed to increase pumping capacity and improve outfalls and bank stabilization. The Playa 6 scope includes a new enclosed pump station rated at 15,000,000…

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