Renewal is Coming
The Woodlands is approaching its 50th anniversary on October 19, 2024. This milestone marks a journey of excellence spanning half a century, with dependable infrastructure contributing to its premier status in America.
To continue providing efficient and reliable service compliant with state and federal regulations, the Woodlands Water Agency (Woodlands Water), the 10 municipal utility districts (MUDs) within The Woodlands and the San Jacinto River Authority (SJRA), our wholesale water and wastewater services provider, are collectively developing a long-term modernization and rehabilitation effort known as Water Renewal The Woodlands (Renewal Plan). A key part of this initiative is providing you, our customers, with information, transparency, and opportunities for engagement.
The illustration below is an example of a typical community life cycle and the critical decisions a community like The Woodlands must navigate.
The Renewal Plan is inclusive of water and wastewater infrastructure projects identified in the SJRA Woodlands Division 10-year project plan as well as water and wastewater infrastructure projects identified separately by the Woodlands Water. Importantly, the SJRA’s 10-year project plan is updated annually, potentially including additional projects and/or reprioritizing, modifying, or removing projects entirely.
Over the next several years, the Woodlands Water, MUDs and SJRA will undertake several key infrastructure projects to renew half-century-old wastewater and water infrastructure in our community, ensuring the soundness of The Woodlands water system for the next 50 years.
Why Now?
As The Woodlands turns 50, so does much of its infrastructure. Some components of the original water and wastewater system are nearing the end of their useful life, despite diligent routine maintenance and repair. The vitality of The Woodlands as a premier place to call home and do business hinges on the reliability of our infrastructure
Like natural life cycles, cities and towns go through phases. They experience rapid growth in their youth, stabilize in maturity, and eventually face the challenges of aging infrastructure in their later years. The mature phase is a critical point where deliberate decisions about reinvestment shape a community’s future.
- In their growth period, cities and towns often experience rapid growth and a booming economy fueled by the development of new homes and businesses.
- Most cities and towns then enter their maturity phase where growth, the town infrastructure and economy are relatively stable or slowing.
- During the mature phase, there is an opportunity to proactively recognize the need for intentional decisions about reinvestments in the community.
Why Now?
As The Woodlands turns 50, so does much of its infrastructure. Some components of the original water and wastewater system are nearing the end of their useful life, despite diligent routine maintenance and repair. The vitality of The Woodlands as a premier place to call home and do business hinges on the reliability of our infrastructure
Like natural life cycles, cities and towns go through phases. They experience rapid growth in their youth, stabilize in maturity, and eventually face the challenges of aging infrastructure in their later years. The mature phase is a critical point where deliberate decisions about reinvestment shape a community’s future.
- In their growth period, cities and towns often experience rapid growth and a booming economy fueled by the development of new homes and businesses.
- Most cities and towns then enter their maturity phase where growth, the town infrastructure and economy are relatively stable or slowing.
- During the mature phase, there is an opportunity to proactively recognize the need for intentional decisions about reinvestments in the community.
Who’s Involved?
The Woodlands Water, MUDs and the SJRA work hand in hand to ensure that the residents of The Woodlands, Texas, receive the highest level of service to maintain the attractive and award-winning “live, work, play, learn, pray” lifestyle found in this area.
Roles & Responsibilities of Each Partner in the Renewal Plan
The Woodlands Water, MUDs and the SJRA are collectively investing in a modernization and rehabilitation effort to address aging infrastructure within The Woodlands. Each agency fulfills various roles and responsibilities for the Renewal Plan, as outlined below.
Woodlands Water
MUDs
SJRA
What’s Included?
Projects to be included in Renewal Plan are currently being determined and prioritized based on available and a variety of data and information, such as:
- Condition assessments and expected service life,
- Likelihood and consequence of failure,
- Repair and rehabilitation history,
- Staff inspections,
- Study results, and
- Impacts of upcoming regulatory changes.
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