Cameron Prairie Detention Pond Landscape Improvements in Waller, TX

Cameron Prairie Detention Pond Landscape Improvements is a new construction project located at FM 362 & Cameron Prairie Trail in Waller, Texas. The site spans 638,000 square feet and involves comprehensive landscape upgrades, including grading, concrete walks, and steel three-rail fencing with stone accent columns. The project also includes site furnishings, planting, sod, hydromulch, and an automatic irrigation system. This development is registered with TDLR under the TABS program, with a registered accessibility specialist named Robert W Green.

Project Scope and Design

KGA DeForest Design serves as the design firm of record for this initiative. The scope of work focuses on enhancing the detention pond area with durable hardscapes and soft landscaping. The estimated cost for the project is $400,000, which translates to approximately $1 per square foot. This figure is below the median cost for similar new construction filings in Waller County, which stands at $1,200,000. The scheduled build window is 150 days, shorter than the county median of 273 days for comparable projects.

The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. The owner of record is New Home Co., which is responsible for the development. The design firm, KGA DeForest Design, has completed six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, totaling $4,053,500 in estimated costs, including landscape improvements in Waller, Cypress, and Katy.

Status and Timeline

The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026. Plan review is pending, and construction is targeted for April 2027. The construction start date per the filing is December 2026. This timeline aligns with the standard review and build processes for large-scale landscape improvements in Waller County. The project’s status is Project Registered, indicating that it has met the initial filing requirements but is awaiting final plan approvals before construction begins.

Waller County has a population of approximately 14,943, with a median household income of $63,650. The area is primarily owner-occupied, with a median home value of $270,900. The project’s location on FM 362 and Cameron Prairie Trail places it in a growing residential area. The use of public funds and federal roadways suggests that the improvements will serve both private and public interests, enhancing the local infrastructure and aesthetic appeal of the detention pond area.