Running Springs Drive Utility Relocation (Phase 99) in Houston, TX

Running Springs Drive Utility Relocation

The Running Springs Drive Utility Relocation (Phase 99) in Houston, Texas, is a renovation and alteration project completed by the Clear Lake City Water Authority. Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in October 2024, the project focused on accessibility compliance for the sidewalk infrastructure along Running Springs Drive. The work spanned the segment from Heatherdale Drive to Brook Forest Drive, involving the removal and replacement of existing sidewalk surfaces to accommodate new sanitary sewer and water line installations.

The project covered a total area of 7,792 square feet with an estimated cost of $90,000. This results in a cost per square foot of $12, which is significantly below the Harris County median for renovation and alteration projects, where the typical cost is $80 per square foot. The scheduled build window for this project was 272 days, extending well beyond the county median of 92 days for similar filings. Construction officially began in February 2026, following the completion of plan reviews in October 2024.

Holly Respondek served as the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project involved public funds and public land, meeting the criteria for TDLR oversight. The Clear Lake City Water Authority, the owner of record, has a history of similar projects in the region, including multiple phases of the Exploration Green Detention Facility and other local developments. This specific filing represents one of several registered projects managed by the authority in Harris County.

The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026, so construction is complete. The TDLR status is recorded as Inspection Complete. While the project involved substantial utility work and sidewalk reconstruction, the primary regulatory focus was ensuring the modified pedestrian infrastructure met state accessibility standards. The project remains distinct from general business operations, as the TDLR record documents the construction phase and compliance verification only.