Detours are needed to construct new pedestrian bridges over Waller Creek and the Lagoon Overlook and Leaf Deck A new detour route on the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Waller Creek will be put into place on Monday, September 30, and is scheduled to remain in place through mid-December 2024. The […]
Trail Detours Start Soon Along Hike and Bike Trail Near Waller Creek
Series of detours start soon along Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail at Waller Creek The detours are to construct new pedestrian bridges over Waller Creek and the Lagoon Overlook and Leaf Deck. Over the next several months, users of the Ann and Roy Butler Hike and Bike Trail are urged to slow […]
Confluence Update: New 142-Foot Bridge Installed Across Lower Waller Creek
On Friday, May 24, Waterloo Greenway welcomed a new 142-foot truss bridge over Waller Creek as part of phase two of the park project, The Confluence. The lightweight lattice bridge is the first of three to be installed south of Cesar Chavez St. that will provide new east-west access over lower Waller Creek. The bridge […]
Waterloo Greenway Hosts Palm Park Conversations, Inviting Community Feedback on Future Design Plans
On April 25 & 27, 2024, Waterloo Greenway presented an updated vision for the historic Sir Swante Palm Neighborhood Park and provided an opportunity for community members to share feedback. The future design is based on more than six months of community input and celebrates Palm Park’s history and future as a place for families […]
Construction Continues at Phase II of Waterloo Greenway: The Confluence
Construction on Waterloo Greenway’s Phase II: The Confluence is well underway, with significant progress made in the last few months. This phase of the project is revitalizing Waller Creek from 4th St. to Lady Bird Lake in downtown Austin, and has been a massive undertaking by the City of Austin and Waterloo Greenway Conservancy in […]
The Confluence Update: Water Outage & Long-term Lane Closure on E. 3rd St.
This is an update regarding upcoming impacts from the ongoing construction of The Confluence. Water Outage The City of Austin will briefly turn off water service at 9 a.m. on Friday, September 8, for approximately an hour. Residents and businesses from 601 to 699 E. 3rd St. will potentially be affected. This process is known […]
The Confluence Update: Vegetation Cleanup/Work South of Cesar Chavez
Initial work continues near Third and Fourth Streets for a new biofiltration pond to improve water quality in Waller Creek. In addition, limited work south of Cesar Chavez Street will start Wednesday, June 7.
Construction Begins at The Confluence
You may notice the contractor clearing some vegetation for access, concentrating on removing invasive plants first. Please keep in mind that the project will include extensive plantings of native vegetation and trees. The project will improve both the water quality in Waller Creek and wildlife habitat.
Phase II Meet the Contractor Virtual Meeting April 18
The next phase of Waterloo Greenway, The Confluence, will connect 4th Street to Lady Bird Lake in collaboration with the City of Austin and construction partner, Jay-Reese Contractors. Join us for a virtual meeting before construction begins this spring! Tuesday, April 18, 20236:00 PM About The ConfluenceExtensive work will include creek reconstruction to stabilize eroded slopes, creating habitats […]
Waterloo Greenway Awarded Historic $9M Federal Funding for Austin Green Space
Waterloo Greenway Conservancy, the City of Austin, and U.S. Congressman Lloyd Doggett announced monumental support by the federal government to propel the next important phase of Waterloo Greenway’s expansive park system project forward – The Confluence.