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Balch Springs reports more than $31M in grants, including $2M for Elam Road and $6.4M trail award
Summary
City staff told the EDC the city has secured over $31 million in grant funding for capital projects, highlighting a $2 million Elam Road corridor grant and a $6.4 million trail award currently at 60% design; additional grant applications to the Texas Water Development Board and USDOT were also noted.
Staff told the board "we've secured over $31,000,000 of grant funding for various capital projects," and highlighted specific awards and applications that will affect streets, trails and sewer infrastructure.
Key items noted included a $2,000,000 grant for improvements to the Elam Road corridor to enhance safety and pedestrian access, and a $6,400,000 trail project (about 3.7 miles) that is at roughly 60% design with right-of-way work planned this summer. Staff also said they plan to apply for a Texas Water Development Board grant (roughly $13,000,000) for water and sewer work and an implementation grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation (estimated $7–9 million) for Elam Road and the city center improvements.
Staff said projects will proceed through design and right-of-way acquisition steps, and that updates will be posted on the city's CIP website.
