Keller staff update council on sidewalks, waterline projects and Sports Park timeline

City staff delivered a comprehensive capital improvements update covering a suite of active and planned projects.

Highlights included a programmed crosswalk connecting Country Brook to the Bear Creek trail expected before year-end, an elevated priority for sidewalks on Bluebonnet adjacent to the high school, and a decision to reject bids for the Culler Smithfield tank rehabilitation and rebid next fall to meet operational timing. Swift Bay 3 (water line) was awarded at the last meeting but will not start until after the holidays; staff said the kickoff is targeted for Jan. 12 with an estimated four‑month duration on the road portion, weather dependent.

Staff also described ongoing sidewalk gap work, ADA compliance walks at the Sports Park, a planned restroom and other change orders that will be presented to council, and a timeline for the splash pad and fields (sod recently installed; ribbon cutting anticipated in spring). Sidewalk ADA repairs and inspections were prioritized, with responsive repairs flagged for incidents to be addressed within two days.

Council asked follow‑up questions about public communication for water disruptions during construction and whether portable signs could be used to notify residents; staff said standard project communication protocols will be used, with tailored advance notice for planned water shutoffs.