Conroe has extended its 120-day development moratorium on the city’s north side to continue building and rehabilitating water wells as part of efforts to address growing infrastructure demands.
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The City of Conroe has prolonged a 120-day development moratorium for its north side, providing additional time to tackle water infrastructure issues stemming from swift population growth.
The moratorium, which was initially enacted in August, puts a stop to all new residential and commercial development in the affected area. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Conroe’s population has increased from 56,207 in 2010 to an estimated 108,248 as of July 2023. The rapid expansion has put pressure on the city's water supply, as Assistant City Administrator Norm McGuire pointed out that previous councils overlooked essential infrastructure investments.
City officials have made notable progress since the implementation of the moratorium. Notable achievements consist of finishing Water Well No. 27 in Conroe Park North Industrial Park, securing land for a new well, and starting the reconstruction of two existing wells.
“We have invested significant time with engineers, both internal and external, to project future water requirements and strategize accordingly,” McGuire stated. Water modeling, a method employed to simulate and forecast the behavior of water systems, has played a crucial role in these initiatives.
Conroe's decision to extend the moratorium reflects its commitment to developing sustainable infrastructure that will accommodate its expanding population and guarantee dependable water access for the future.
