Project Updates

Dow Park Bridges Phase Iii

The Department has just completed phase 2 of 4 phases that will have replaced (4) four 8’ X 23’ galvanized bridges. The Department added (2) more bridges to the FY 20-21 budget and will begin work on those in the late summer of 2021. This will replace (6) six of the (8) eight bridges in Dow Park being planned. We are proposing to replace the last two bridges in FY 21-22.

SPENCERVIEW BRIDGE/ BASEBALL COMPLEX

The Spencerview Baseball Complex has been completed. Work continues on gaining access for a bridge to future parking in an adjacent City Park area along Glenwood Drive. City staff is working on an easement with the adjacent property owner to gain and use access for the bridge construction and alignment. A survey TOPO of the property needs to be completed to identify property lines to complete this process. City staff is meeting with a vendor to discuss the bridge that will cross from Spencerview Athletic Complex into a new undeveloped park. Harris County Flood Control will still need to review all documents and approve before the construction of the bridge.

Pool Fence Replacement

The Department replaced the old security fence with a new 10’ fence and gates. This was a result of issues the Pool staff were having with trespassing.

The project was completed by replacing the final gate on Thursday, July 15, 2021.

Battleground Golf Course Bulkhead Renovation

The Department is working on repairs on 2-3 of the Bulkheads at the Battleground Golf Course on Holes 13, 14 & 9. This project will involve in gaining bids that will include addition of Vinyl Bulkheads to assist in preventing erosion and losing greens adjacent to water areas. The Department is in the process of getting bids for the Project. Completion of the project proposed by end of FY 20-21 in September 2021.