Excerpt from a message from Judson Rex, Garland City Manager on October 21, 2025: “The Garland City Council unanimously approved a request to enter into a professional services contract with Kimley-Horn for the condition assessment of the Spring Creek Forest Preserve and wastewater interceptor [sewer line].
This milestone marks the beginning of the next chapter in our partnership. Over the past several months, we have worked closely together to refine the proposed scope of work—ensuring that it reflects both the preservation priorities for the forest and the infrastructure needs that serve the region. Your [the Society] engagement and collaboration have been essential to reaching this point, and I want to sincerely thank each of you for your time, thoughtfulness, and commitment to this shared effort.
As we move forward, this contract represents not the conclusion of our work but the foundation for the ongoing partnership between the City, Dallas County, and the Preservation Society. Together, we’ll continue building on the strong collaboration that has defined this process to restore, preserve, and sustain this remarkable natural asset.”
Folks, remember that there is still likely a lot of harm that will have to be done. However, within the proposal is a sub-topic which provides a “schematic level potential pipe realignment alternative”, which we hope means it is a start on the true answer to our problem. So please don’t forget to mention the POOP Project every chance you get. Let’s get the Pipeline Out Of the Preserve!
It is now time for Kimley-Horn to discover the details of how to inspect and repair the sewer line while protecting the Preserve and creek integrity. It is first priority to discover and fix any weakness in the sewer line that would both contaminate the creek and jeopardize a fully working sewer line for the 40,000 people relying on it. And at the same time, look at sites outside of the creek, Preserve and greenbelt to recommend where the sewer could be eventually moved.
