Staff flags $3.5M shortfall on State Highway 66 force main, urges master‑plan update

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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