\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAt Pflugerville\u2019s May 7 State of the City address, Mayor Doug Weiss discussed investments in infrastructure, focusing on water redundancy projects, road expansions and the development of the Downtown East project.<\/p>\n
At a glance<\/p>\n
Beyond physical growth, the city celebrated its high rankings in national livability studies and its commitment to inclusive social programs, such as the Special Olympics. The presentation also emphasized economic vitality through tourism initiatives and commercial development aimed at sustaining a population that is expected to exceed 85,000 residents.<\/p>\n
Diving in deeper<\/p>\n
Weiss said the city continues to make extensive investments in water and wastewater systems<\/a>. One of the most important of these investments is the construction of a secondary raw water line to provide water redundancy to Lake Pflugerville, he said.<\/p>\n Earlier this spring, Pflugerville entered into stage 3 emergency water restrictions<\/a> due to a historically low lake level resulting from a break in the existing raw water line.<\/p>\n \u201cThis secondary raw water line is essential to creating redundancy in our system, providing support for any future issues with the existing raw water line,\u201d Weiss said. \u201cIt will also build the capacity needed to serve our community. As we continue to grow, we continue to prioritize water. And I thank our community for responding with trust, cooperation and some patience.\u201d<\/p>\n In November, the city was awarded a $176-million loan<\/a> through the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act from the Environmental Protection Agency. This loan helps the city save money on critical projects by providing long-term, low-cost supplemental credit assistance, flexible financing features and competitive interest rates.<\/p>\n In February, the city was awarded $750,000 in federal community project funding to support the development of a water infrastructure project that will strengthen service capacity and support continued growth along the SH 45 corridor.<\/p>\n What else? <\/p>\n Additionally, Weiss said the city’s capital improvement program included major infrastructure projects to reduce congestion, increase safety and provide better access across Pflugerville.<\/p>\n This year, the city improved traffic flow and supported future development by completing Colorado Sand Drive<\/a> and transforming Kelly Lane<\/a> from a two-lane roadway to an urban four-lane section, Weiss said.<\/p>\n