FULSHEAR, TX – October 8, 2025 – As the City of Fulshear begins its Fiscal Year 2026, City leadership is taking a moment to reflect on the progress and accomplishments made throughout Fiscal Year 2025, which ran from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025.

Over the past year, the City successfully completed nearly 20 infrastructure, safety, and community enhancement projects, representing a continued investment in maintaining reliable utilities, improving roadway safety, and enhancing public spaces.

Major Infrastructure and Utility Improvements

• Elevated Storage Tank at Pecan Knoll
  Provides one million gallons of elevated water storage as part of the new Pecan Knoll Water Plant.

• Downtown Water Plant Improvements
  Construction of a new booster pump station and a one-million-gallon ground storage tank, along with upsizing the existing 10” water line along Leyendecker Road to 16”.

• FM 1093 Waterline Interconnect
  Installation of a 16-inch waterline interconnect from Cross Creek Ranch to an existing 16-inch line along FM 1093. This project provides increased water volume and system redundancy for areas west of Texas Heritage Parkway.

• FM 359 Waterline Extension 
  Extended an existing 12-inch waterline approximately 1,650 feet along the north side of FM 359 to enhance water distribution capacity.

• FM 359 Sewerline Extension 
  Extended a 12-inch sanitary line approximately 1,650 feet along the north side of FM 359 to support future development and improve system reliability.

• James Lane Waterline Extension
  Extended an existing 12-inch waterline along James Lane from Creekside Terrace Drive to connect with the 16-inch waterline on FM 1093, improving volume throughout the City’s system.

• Polyphosphate Feed Systems 
  Installed permanent polyphosphate feed systems at all City water plants to reduce the formation of “red water” caused by iron and manganese.

• Water and Wastewater Master Plan
  Rehabilitation of water plant piping and related components in Cross Creek Ranch, including sandblasting and painting to improve plant reliability and longevity.

• Quick Connects and Generators at Lift Stations
  Installed quick connects and new generators at multiple lift stations, ensuring continuity of wastewater operations during power outages.

Roadway and Safety Projects

• East Downtown Street Repavement
  Through a cost-sharing partnership with Fort Bend County, several streets in East Downtown received new asphalt overlays, improving drivability, safety, and extending roadway life.

• Pedestrian Safety Upgrades (Phase 1)
  Installation of three Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) and relocation of two steady flash beacons near the Jordan and Adams campuses to enhance pedestrian crossings.

• Flewellen Way Sidewalk Project
  Closed a sidewalk gap connecting the Cross Creek Ranch neighborhood to Culver’s, providing residents a safe pedestrian route to nearby businesses. Approximately 1,100 feet of new sidewalk were installed.

• Cross Creek Ranch Driveway Improvements
  Reconstructed the Public Works driveway to create a larger, smoother surface for large equipment and delivery trucks to access and maneuver safely.

• Roadway Condition Assessment
  Conducted a citywide pavement evaluation to generate a Pavement Condition Index (PCI), which will guide future roadway maintenance and prioritization efforts.

Flood Control and Drainage Enhancements

• Penn Lane Pond Project
  Constructed a 2.4-acre flood mitigation pond providing approximately four acre-feet of stormwater storage to reduce flooding risks in the Lea and Penn Lane area.

Community Enhancement and Planning Initiatives

• Art Box Program
  In partnership with the Fulshear Arts Alliance and the Fulshear Parks & Recreation Commission, the City introduced artwork on eight traffic signal boxes across town, adding local art to everyday spaces.

• Land Acquisitions
  The City acquired property for several future initiatives, including the Diversion Lift Station, the future Public Works Yard, McKinnon Water Plant, and North Entryway Signage.

• Lead and Copper Revisions Compliance Project
  Initiated project management, regulatory planning, and compliance strategy development in preparation for the EPA’s new Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) and Improvements (LCRI).  

Looking Ahead to Fiscal Year 2026

With Fiscal Year 2026 now underway, the City of Fulshear is continuing to build on last year’s progress with a focus on infrastructure expansion, roadway improvements, and community beautification projects that support sustainable growth.