New Braunfels Utilitiesâ North Kuehler 30-inch and 33-inch Interceptor Upgrade Project in central New Braunfels, part of New Braunfels Utilitiesâ wastewater capital improvement projects to replace and upgrade aging infrastructure, is nearing completion despite weather delays.
The project consists of replacing existing 21-inch, 24-inch, and 27-inch interceptors in NBUâs Wastewater Treatment Plant drainage basin with 30-inch and 33-inch inch interceptors.Â
The interceptor replacement includes 12,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer main.Â
The project alignment begins east of the Guadalupe River, runs across the river and Cross River Street, runs north on Washington Avenue, runs east on South Street, through Prince Solms Park, through Hinman Island Park, east on Elizabeth Avenue, through the Wurstfest grounds, across Landa Street, through the Knights of Columbus property, and then continues along the Dry Comal Creek to across Walnut Avenue.
COVID-19âs physical threat is fading more and more with each vaccine. Reversing its economic threat is taking a bit longer â and New Braunfels and Comal County businesses dependent on tourism dollars hope Memorial Day weekend could be the spark.
âFor the summer itâs going to be a great gauge of the number of Texans who are ready to get out and travel again,â said Michael Meek, president and CEO of the Greater New Braunfels Chamber of Commerce. âBy all indicators, it appears they are. Pre-bookings for attractions and hotels are very strong â some of the strongest weâve seen.â
New Braunfels City Council members on Monday are expected to discuss and consider a recommendation by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation approving an expenditure of up to $400,000 to Frantic Holdings, LLC for a project that would bring high-speed broadband infrastructure and services to commercial customers in downtown and other areas of the city.
As part of an effort to increase broadband availability, the EDC in May 2020 contracted with Alk Development Services to oversee the project planâs development with Frantic that would bring broadband services at affordable rates to downtown businesses initially.
Frantic plans to utilize existing street poles to deliver backbone routes and connections to each building, using available city and New Braunfels Utility easements as necessary.Â
Work continues on the North Kuehler 30-inch and 33-inch Interceptor Upgrade Project in central New Braunfels, part of New Braunfels Utilitiesâ wastewater capital improvement projects to replace and upgrade aging infrastructure.
The project consists of replacing existing 21-inch, 24-inch, and 27-inch interceptors in NBUâs Wastewater Treatment Plant drainage basin with 30-inch and 33-inch inch interceptors.Â
The interceptor replacement includes 12,000 linear feet of sanitary sewer main.Â
The project alignment begins east of the Guadalupe River, runs across the river and Cross River Street, runs north on Washington Avenue, runs east on South Street, through Prince Solms Park, through Hinman Island Park, east on Elizabeth Avenue, through the Wurstfest grounds, across Landa Street, through the Knights of Columbus property, and then continues along the Dry Comal Creek to across Walnut Avenue.