Engineering Report
PROJECTS UNDER CONSTRUCTION
Administration/Community Building
This project is complete and the administrative offices moved on January 3, 2022. District residents who need to visit the EDP offices should travel to 751 Pitts Road, which is in the Southeast corner of Pecan Grove Park next to the Fire Station.
PROJECTS UNDER DESIGN
Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation
Bids for construction of the sanitary sewer rehabilitation are scheduled to be received on January 19, 2022 with an expected start in 1st Quarter 2022 with a project completion in 3rd Quarter 2022.
Generators for Water Plant No. 1 and Water Well No. 5
Project includes installing natural gas generators for the water plant located on Pitts Road and the remote water well located near Austin Elementary. Construction plans have been submitted for agency approval. Odyssey expects to recommend a contract award at the January 2022 meeting.
Surface Water Plant Driveway Modifications
Due to Fort Bend County’s planned extension of Brandt Road and planned intersection modifications of Brandt Road and Skinner Lane, the District’s driveway to the surface water treatment plant must be modified to accommodate future access. The District will be reimbursed for engineering and construction costs of these modifications. Modifications include relocation of driveway, access gate and related fencing and electrical work to accommodate new entry location. Construction plans have been approved by all local agencies.
Levee Modifications at 1644 FM 359
Project includes adjusting the elevations of an existing driveway on FM 359 to allow for easier installation of temporary flood protection measures in the event of high water on FM 359.
Plans have been reviewed by local agencies and were submitted for approval in December. Board authorized Odyssey to obtain bids for the construction of the project. Construction is expected to start in 2nd Quarter 2022 with a project completion in 3rd Quarter 2022.
Main Channel Backslope Swale Rehabilitation
Project includes regrading the backslope swales and the drains on the maintenance berms of the main channel to ensure there is no standing water, which can cause erosion.
Plans have been submitted to local agencies for review. Construction is expected to start in 2nd Quarter 2022 with a project completion in 4th Quarter 2022.
Water Plant No. 3 Building Repair
The building at water plant no. 3 is experiencing minor foundation settling. This project will address this issue and other minor building rehabilitations.
Attorneys are reviewing contracts prior to issuing of Notice of Proceed. Completion is expected in 2nd Quarter of 2022.
Interior Ladders for Raw Water Tanks
Project includes installing ladders inside the raw water storage tanks at the surface water treatment plant to provide additional safety for the operators of the District.
Design is complete and the Board authorized Odyssey to solicit bids for construction. Construction is expected to start in 2nd Quarter 2022 with a project completion in 4th Quarter 2022.
Northwest Pecan Grove Park Ramp
Project includes construction of a ramp and trail to facilitate access to the walking trail on top of the levee as it passes through Pecan Grove Park on Pitts Road.
Project design has begun and construction is expected to start in 2nd Quarter 2022 with a project completion in 4th Quarter 2022.
ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING ITEMS
District approved revised boundary map contingent on City of Richmond approval of petition for annexation of Pecan Grove Park.
District tabled discussion on installation of wheelchair ramps at the intersection of Plantation Drive and Pitts Road until the January meeting.