Posted Feb 16, 2010, 12:03 AM
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Waller Creek envisioned as premier destination
By Mary Tuma Friday, 12 February 2010
The Waller Creek District Master Plan, an idea that has persisted for decades, is finally progressing toward reality through an ongoing collaboration among citizens, city staff, elected officials and an urban design group.
The $127 million tunnel project, composed of 12 sub projects, is expected to be complete in July 2014. The project is funded by a 2007 city council–approved 20-year Tax Increment Financing Zone. Contributions will come from both the city and Travis County.
The first sub project involves improvements to the Lady Bird Lake trail bridge. That will begin this summer or early fall. Team leaders are in the process of finalizing design and obtaining the necessary local, state and federal permits for all 12 projects.
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Rendering of inlet structure and pond at the 10-acre Waterloo Park.
Courtesy City of Austin
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