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Primrose Park construction delayed by silted detention pond; Eagle Landing fields bookings and maintenance discussed
Summary
Staff told the commission that Primrose Park work is progressing but delayed by silt in a detention pond and electrical-meter issues, pushing substantial completion toward March; Eagle Landing field rentals are increasing with several youth groups reserving fields for spring.
City staff updated the Fulshear Parks & Recreation Commission on Jan. 9 about construction at Primrose Park and field rentals at Eagle Landing.
Primrose Park: Staff said much of the groundwork is complete and poles are set, but a detention pond filled with silt requires dewatering and concrete lining work before contractors can finish. An engineering presenter said the pond was originally designed as a dry detention pond but that the city could excavate later for a wet-bottom pond if funding allows. Staff now expect field readiness in March, barring further delays tied to contractor remobilization and an electrical-meter issue at the site. Staff reported most dugouts are complete, fences have poles set, and the final grass/grama installation will come near the end of the contract.
Eagle Landing Park: Staff reported field reservations by HDX (RSA), G3 soccer, Fulshear Youth Soccer and an Under Armour “Under the Lights” flag-football program expected to start reservations in March. Winter maintenance has included sanding and top-dressing; staff said more extensive maintenance (top-dressing and renovations) is planned in spring when temperatures allow. Staff advised that the park-rentals calendar on the city website lists current reservations and that interested groups should email park rentals for availability.
Commissioners raised questions about the type of turf for nature-trail areas, debating Bermuda, grama and native species and noting irrigation and long-term maintenance needs. Staff said late-stage material changes typically increase cost and time but agreed to bring plant selections and landscape plans back to the commission for review.
