Staff flags $3.5M shortfall on State Highway 66 force main, urges master‑plan update
Apr 6, 2026
Apr 6, 2026
Rowlett staff told the council the State Highway 66 force main is estimated at roughly $9.5 million with a $3.5 million shortfall; staff proposed a wastewater master‑plan update and conditions assessment to address rising flows (staff cited a ~55% flow increase since 2022 based on Garland‑installed meters).
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City staff asked the council on April 6 to prioritize wastewater projects and approve initiation of a wastewater master‑plan update to address increasing flows and capacity concerns.
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