Over the next few weeks, several projects will be taking place that could affect your daily commute. Here's what's going on and how it might impact your travels.
Utility work on Standhope Court
Southern Underground Texas utility company will be on-site at the 1200 block of Standhope Court on Saturday, March 4, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting, to connect a new sewer service to our existing infrastructure. Standhope Court will be closed for the day. A detour route will be available on Kimball Avenue, Cripple Creek Trail, and Shady Lane.
Asphalt Repair on S. White Chapel Boulevard
The Public Works Streets Division will be on-site to repair a pothole at the 300 block of S. White Chapel Boulevard on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. One lane of traffic will remain open. Flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic. Please drive safely.
Utility Work on Grand Avenue
GD Construction Incorporated will be onsite adding to the new underground cable line in Town Square on Grand Avenue from Monday, March 6, to Thursday, March 9, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. Contractors will start work underground from behind the Tesla store location and work their way to the rear of the Apple store. A section of parking on Grand Avenue will be closed until work is completed.
Fire Hydrant Install
GM Utilities and Concrete contractor will be adding a new water hydrant at the 1300 block of N. Kimball Avenue starting Monday, March 13, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., weather permitting. One lane will be closed. The duration of this project will take two to three weeks.
Drinking water is essential to the well-being and health of those who live, work and play in Southlake.
The Southlake Public Works Department teams up with other City departments such as Finance and Planning and Development Services to invest in maintaining and updating our water infrastructure. Public Works utilizes a ranking system which identifies and prioritizes projects essential to maintain critical assets. The department also abides by Environmental Protection Agency guidelines to provide quality and safe drinking water.
Water quality is maintained daily by flushing water hydrants, taking samples and monitoring to ensure facility operations are working properly.
Earlier this year, the City invested in renovating the elevated storage tank located on Miron Drive. Southlake cleans and inspect our tanks to ensure they meet and exceed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality and American Water Works Association standards. After performing a series of inspections and cleanings, the tank was recommended to be repainted.
The City conducts annual inspections and cleanings on all water storage tanks to prevent a build-up of sediment which can settle in the bottom of the tank. Sediment left too long inside a storage tank could create a place for bacteria to form. When bacteria forms in a tank, the water in the tank can lose its disinfectant residual and adversely impact the water quality in the entire pressure plane or even an entire water system.
The renovation of the interior and exterior coating also prevents the corrosion of steel and the oxidation of the paint. The integrity of the water tower’s interior paint coating is essential to maintaining the infrastructure needed for quality and safe drinking water. A smooth, non-porous surface helps ensure the tank is clean and free of issues.
The City also recently replaced 20-year-old pump valves at the T.W. King Booster Station. These valves play a critical role in the operation of the tank by pumping water from the City’s wholesale provider (City of Ft. Worth) to the water towers, which is then distributed to homes and commercial facilities in Southlake.
By strategically investing in public assets, such as water infrastructure systems, the City can continue to provide their customers with the highest quality drinking water.
For more information about water quality, visit our website. To review the 2020 Water Quality Report, click here.
When it comes to quality infrastructure, Southlake takes charge, literally.
For the last four years, shoppers, visitors and residents have taken advantage of the electronic vehicle (EV) charging stations within the area. The fuel option is not only convenient, but allows the City to meet the demands for future mobility needs.
“The EV charging station allows motorists to shop, work-out or handle business in Southlake without the hassle of searching for charging stations or running out of fuel,” Transportation Manager Stephanie Taylor said. “It is all about efficiency. Getting that one task off of your list makes a big difference when it comes to travel convenience in the City.”
As a result of the 2030 Mobility Master Plan, the City, through a partnership with TXU Energy, was awarded two ChargePoint charging stations for two parking spaces in the West Parking Garage at Town Square and at The Marq Southlake.
The Level 2 dual head EV charging station is a single unit equipped with connectors to charge two vehicles simultaneously. The stations can charge an electronic vehicle in less than four hours at a maximum rate of 25 RPH (mile of range per hour).
“Investing in high quality public assets and using the latest technology is part of the City’s strategic plan to improve mobility in Southlake,” Taylor said. “The future is here and we need to continue to embrace innovative, energy-efficient tools to ensure that we have a safe and smart transportation network now and for many years to come.”
ChargePoint Stations are located at:
Town Square, West Parking Garage
351 State Street
Southlake, TX
The Marq Southlake
200 Shady Oaks Drive
Southlake, TX
