PUBLIC WORKS | NORTH END RECENT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS T.J. Austin Sidewalk Project
In 2015, fourth-graders from T.J. Austin Elementary School wrote former Councilman Ed Moore a letter expressing a need for sidewalks near their school. Their efforts paid off and construction for two quarter-mile-long sidewalks began in 2019. The project was paused momentarily in 2020, but progress is ramping back up! We are excited to provide a safe space for our children to travel to and from school.
Hillside Park The new and improved Hillside Park includes a 200-foot art wall and a 27,000-pound concrete slide. The concrete slide is about 7 feet tall and 6 feet wide. It is the largest concrete slide in the State of Texas and the second largest in the United States! The renovation was designed to create a renewed sense of community and enhance the quality of life in one of Tyler’s most vibrant and diverse neighborhoods. This $350,000 project was paid for in cash, thanks to the donations from key community partners and the City of Tyler’s Half-Cent Sales Tax Program. Tyler Water Utilities donated time and labor to repair water and sewer issues on-site, and we smoothed down the slope of the hill to provide better drainage and water flow.
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