Collin County parking garage lower level opened provisionally; engineers test fixes after 91 dBA fan noise
Aug 10, 2026
The county's parking garage lower level received a provisional use approval from McKinney; initial testing found exhaust fans producing about 91 decibels—the design team installed a variable frequency drive (VFD) and is testing measures to lower noise to the mid-60s while preserving ventilation performance.
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County Director of Building Projects Sandeep Katuria updated the court on the county parking garage construction and a ventilation issue on the lower level. The City of McKinney approved provisional use of the lower level on July 16; staff anticipates substantial completion of the full garage near the end of the month.
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