Richland Hills outlines multi‑year capital plan: water tanks, street reconstructions and Glen View corridor study

Public Works Director Kip Durovich provided a detailed account of recent and upcoming infrastructure work, funding sources and project timelines.

Durovich said the city has enacted a 10-year water-tank maintenance plan (total cost cited near $1.83 million) and has replaced more than 3,100 water meters with ultrasonic units that include a customer portal. In wastewater work the city reported cleaning roughly 11,500 linear feet of sewer line and completing routine lift-station maintenance.

On streets, the city reported completion of phase two of Magnolia Park (final walkthrough scheduled Feb. 25) and said recent activity included 877 pothole repairs and 126 sign replacements. Durovich summarized a package of six street projects funded by certificates of obligation issued in FY2023: design completed in December 2024, bidders solicited in February 2025, anticipated award in March 2025, and construction beginning in May 2025 with expected completion in May 2026.

He also cited joint projects with Tarrant County, including Glen View Drive improvements that received county bond support (county contribution cited in the presentation) and a Community Development Block Grant–funded wastewater upgrade (about $400,000). The Glen View Drive corridor project was discussed as having an estimated range of $5 million to $14 million depending on scope.

Durovich walked through the capital-project lifecycle and noted common schedule risks (utility relocation, design and bid phases), and he invited residents to speak with staff after the presentations for details on specific projects.