Long-term Masterplan Eliza Springs Project Presented
At the Joint Committee meeting March 19, this presentation was made.
Eliza Stream Daylighting Project
http://bartonspringspublicprocess.com/PBEB_meeting_19March2012.htm.
The long-term projects of the Masterplan are not yet funded and have yet to be vetted.Continue reading «Long-term Masterplan Eliza Springs Project Presented»
Citizens Speak to Grounds Improvement Plans
[ October 17, 2011; 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ] At the Monday, Sept 19th meeting in City Hall of the Joint Committee (PARD, Forestry and Environmental Board), the citizen communication portion was attended by about 20 people, more than 10 of whom spoke or gave their time to others. All spoke to the “grounds improvement” presentations.
Some of the key points made were:
- Continue with projects that everyone agrees on but put a hold on others, especially the south… Continue reading
Last Public Input Bypass Tunnel Parks Meeting 3/22/11 6 pm
[ March 22, 2011; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Bypass tunnel last presentation before proceeding to design phase (official public input phase will be closed tonight)
Tonight 3/22/11 at Parks Board meeting aa6pm at City Hall, B&C room
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Updated presentation bypass tunnel for tonight, by Johnny Price Watershed COA
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/edims/document.cfm?id=149575
eng report, itemized cost page 6
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/drftrpt.pdf
report appendices:
repair sketches
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/apdx-a.pdf
site drawings
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/apdx-b.pdf
field survey info
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/apdx-c.pdf
appendix d part 1
http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/downloads/apdx-d1.pdf
appendix d part 2… Continue reading
ByPass Tunnel Repair Report
Select the following links to download the December 2010 Draft Preliminary Engineering Report by AECOM on the Bypass Culvert.
- DRAFT REPORT
- Appendix A – Repair Sketches
- Appendix B – Site Drawings
- Appendix C – Field Survey Information
- Appendix D – Part 1
- Appendix D – Part 2
- Appendix D – Part 3
- Appendix E – Calculations
- Appendix F
The plans say that the bypass tunnel could be repaired without complete replacement. There are two proposed plans, at best, it may… Continue reading
Why Pool is Being Closing Extra Early Thurs Aug 12
The following exchange between Peter Steinhardt, a BSP swimmer and Tom Nelson, head of the Aquatics Dept for Austin’s Parks and Recreation Department follows. Please read bottom up for correct chronology and to learn about the money interest that will be announced at the press conference on Thursday.
From: Nelson, Tom [tom dot nelson at ci dot austin dot tx dot us]
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 11:12 AM
To: Peter Steinhardt
Cc: McNeeley, Kimberly
Subject: RE: safety signs
Update on Bypass from Laurie Dries, City Biologist
The following was posted in bartonsprings@yahoogroups.com on 7/25/2010 by Laurie dot Dries at ci dot austin dot tx dot us:
Hi all,
It’s been awhile since I posted anything and, given the the frustration evident in some recent posts, it seems time for a little update on the bypass. I understand it may seem as if there hasn’t been any progress with the bypass, but, in fact, there has been quite a bit. In May we did have a preferred… Continue reading
Next Joint Committee Aug 16
[ August 16, 2010; 6:15 pm to 8:30 pm. ] Barton Springs Pool Stakeholders:
The next scheduled meeting is Monday, August 16th. It will be held at the Mexican American Cultural Center
600 River Street
Austin, TX 78701
(512) 478-6222
A meeting notice will be posted on the Barton Springs Pool Master Plan website (http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/bartonspringsmp.htm) at least one week in advance, and the agenda will be posted as soon as it has been approved.
MEETING NOTICE:Parks… Continue reading
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