From Austin Business Journal, February 13, 2009...
The Austin City Council postponed a decision on a zoning change for a proposed 265-acre mixed-use development in the Barton Springs recharge zone, the Wildflower Commons, to Aug. 20.
The vote to postpone was 6-1 per a motion from City Council Member Mike Martinez, with Council Member Laura Morrison voting no to postponement.
The project's developer, Bill Walters, is seeking a zoning change from single family and general office to planned unit development zoning, which allows the most diverse uses under code. The proposed development, at SH 45 and MoPac Expressway near the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in the Circle C area, is subject to the Bradley Agreement, and proposes roughly 550 residential units and 600,000 square feet of office and retail.
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Saturday, February 14, 2009
Effluent may be headed toward Barton Springs portion of aquifer
From statesman, February 11, 2009...
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality could decide today to award a Hill Country subdivision the first permit to discharge treated wastewater into a creek that feeds the Barton Springs portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
The water control and improvement district associated with the Belterra subdivision applied to the state environmental office more than three years ago for permission to expand its wastewater treatment plant, hoping to discharge some treated wastewater into Bear Creek, which feeds Barton Springs. Under state standards and district plans, the effluent, which would be treated through a combination of gravity and chemical processes, should be clean enough to fish or swim in by the time it is discharged.
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The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality could decide today to award a Hill Country subdivision the first permit to discharge treated wastewater into a creek that feeds the Barton Springs portion of the Edwards Aquifer.
The water control and improvement district associated with the Belterra subdivision applied to the state environmental office more than three years ago for permission to expand its wastewater treatment plant, hoping to discharge some treated wastewater into Bear Creek, which feeds Barton Springs. Under state standards and district plans, the effluent, which would be treated through a combination of gravity and chemical processes, should be clean enough to fish or swim in by the time it is discharged.
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Friday, January 23, 2009
Council approves Master Plan for Barton Springs
From News 8 Austin, January 15, 2009...
The Austin City Council approved a master plan for the Barton Springs Pool Thursday.
The plan outlines improvements for the spring-fed pool including: new restrooms on the east side of the pool, renovating the current bath house, burying power lines and improving water quality at the pool.
So far the city had set aside about $6 million for short term improvements. The other roughly $12-$15 million is unfunded.
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The Austin City Council approved a master plan for the Barton Springs Pool Thursday.
The plan outlines improvements for the spring-fed pool including: new restrooms on the east side of the pool, renovating the current bath house, burying power lines and improving water quality at the pool.
So far the city had set aside about $6 million for short term improvements. The other roughly $12-$15 million is unfunded.
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Friday, December 12, 2008
Aquifer drops to critical drought level
From News 8 Austin, December 11, 2008...
Hydrogeologist Brian Smith has been checking the levels of some key water wells by hand and the depth of the well water he's examining has experts sounding the alarm.
"We believe that we're at the critical stage of drought for the aquifer at this time," he said.
In addition to wells, experts are monitoring the flows at Barton Springs Pool. When the average flow out of the springs drops below 20 cubic feet per second, or when water levels at a monitored well drop to critical levels, it triggers mandatory cuts in water use.
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Hydrogeologist Brian Smith has been checking the levels of some key water wells by hand and the depth of the well water he's examining has experts sounding the alarm.
"We believe that we're at the critical stage of drought for the aquifer at this time," he said.
In addition to wells, experts are monitoring the flows at Barton Springs Pool. When the average flow out of the springs drops below 20 cubic feet per second, or when water levels at a monitored well drop to critical levels, it triggers mandatory cuts in water use.
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Barton Springs Pool to see some changes
From News 8 Austin, July 27, 2008...
Barton Springs Pool may already be a beauty, but the city plans to give it a make over.
The Austin Planning Commission recently approved a master plan to improve and preserve the area, and that's good news for Steve Barnick.
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Barton Springs Pool may already be a beauty, but the city plans to give it a make over.
The Austin Planning Commission recently approved a master plan to improve and preserve the area, and that's good news for Steve Barnick.
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