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Councilmember Walden: regional reservoir funding delays constrain Temple’s water expansion plans
Summary
Councilmember Walden said regional plans to expand water supply (including the Indian Creek Reservoir) are awaiting funding, limiting Temple's ability to reach proposed increased allocations; the city will continue coordination with Carroll County while federal funding is sought.
Councilmember Walden told fellow council members on June 1 that proposed gains in Temple’s water allocation are unlikely in the near term while the regional Indian Creek Reservoir project awaits funding.
‘‘Our engineer Greg had presented to them proposed to try to get 1.2 million gallons a month up to that amount. That is pretty much out of the question right now,’’ Walden said, describing the regional authority’s current posture. He said the water authority reports about 2 million gallons of raw water available each day but that the authority will not make firm commitments until it gets clarity on funding for the new reservoir.
Walden said he met with Matt Windom and that Windom recommended continuing to work with Carroll County and to pursue other options while the reservoir funding is unresolved. Walden described the city’s near‑term prospects as limited and said additional federal funding would be needed to change the authority’s stance.
Why it matters: water capacity affects planning for growth, fire protection and economic development. Walden’s update signals that planned increases in available supply will not be immediate and that the city should expect continued coordination with regional partners while funding remains uncertain.
Next steps: council members asked for no executive session; Walden’s update closes with a recommendation to continue coordination with Carroll County and await further funding developments.
