RGV Desal LLC has secured 117 acres along State Highway 100 on South Padre Island for a $1 billion desalination plant, the largest water project in South Texas history, producing up to 100 MGD via reverse osmosis.
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Austin City Council on April 9 approved major contracts worth tens of millions for Austin Energy vegetation management (Eocene $24M, Wright Tree $9M) and water/wastewater projects (Santa Clara $10M Cameron Rd & $7.3M Little Walnut Creek, Facilities Rehab $7.1M Astor Place, Austin Underground $3M Lady Bird Lake Bore).
Reports on approvals for SpaceX Starbase launch site expansion involving wetland filling and new infrastructure, alongside the City of Starbase's massive annexation petition process amid environmental concerns.
Cameron County is investing $3 million in Beach Access #5 upgrades on South Padre Island, featuring improved restrooms, changing stations, and parking, while awaiting a building permit.
RGV-Desal LLC, a joint venture of US Desalination and IDE Technologies, updates plans for a $1B desalination plant on South Padre Island producing 50 MGD initially from Gulf seawater to bolster Rio Grande Valley water supply amid growth.
Overview of recent progress and announcements on key mobility and road improvement projects in the Austin area, including Burnet Road C4 groundbreaking, Travis County CIP updates, major highway advancements, and upcoming studies.
Recent announcements highlight progress in Houston's construction projects, including full financing for the George R. Brown Convention Center's first phase, Toyota Center's $180M renovation, and University of Houston's Innovation Hub.
The Brownsville area is seeing significant job growth from SpaceX's planned hiring of 4,000 workers, potential shipyard projects promising 12,000-23,000 jobs, a new oil refinery adding 500 permanent and 1,500 temporary positions, and expanded training programs at local colleges.
SpaceX is installing equipment at its Bastrop, TX facility for Starlink RF chip packaging as part of a $280M+ expansion adding over 1M sq ft and 400 jobs. Local developments include a $20M parking garage, $10M Marriott hotel, and data centers.