Bluegrass

Improving Lavon Lake recreational facilities

by | Nov 28, 2024 | Area News, Latest

Recreational facilities on the shore of Lavon Lake are being evaluated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Facing a $35 million maintenance backlog, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has launched a comprehensive study to improve recreational facilities around Lavon Lake.

The study will address long-standing funding challenges while exploring partnerships and restructuring options to enhance visitor experiences.

The Lavon Lake recreation system, comprising 18 parks and access areas along 121 miles of shoreline, is under significant strain, the Corps said. While federal funding supports flood risk management and environmental stewardship missions, the resources allocated for recreation fall short.

For more on this story see the November 28, 2024 print, or digital edition of The Princeton Herald. Subscribe today and support local journalism in your community.

Collin College Summer/Fall 2026 Registration 2

0 Comments

Subscribe Love

Related News

Council runoff candidates meet in forum

Council runoff candidates meet in forum

The two candidates in the runoff election for the unexpired term of Place 4 on the Princeton City Council met Saturday, May 30, to answer questions in a forum moderated by the League of Women Voters of Collin County.Jan Goria and Jaisen Rutledge, who topped a field of...

read more
City considering what to preserve, how to do it

City considering what to preserve, how to do it

A water tank built in 1940 is the largest remnant of a migrant labor camp that later housed German POWs during WWII. Photo Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Princeton City Council members would like to preserve historic sites and artifacts in the city but are unsure...

read more
Design changes cut costs of multi-gen rec center

Design changes cut costs of multi-gen rec center

An aerial concept illustration shows how Princeton’s multi-generation recreation center will look when finished in 2028. Courtesy Photo The cost of Princeton’s multi-generation recreation center has been pared by up to $20 million, Parks & Recreation Director...

read more
Collin County shelter reduces stray animal hold time

Collin County shelter reduces stray animal hold time

Collin County Animal Services will no longer hold certain stray or impounded animals for five days before making a placement decision. The Collin County Commissioners court voted Monday, May 11, to approve a request from Misty Brown, manager of the county’s animal...

read more
380 relief is years down the road

380 relief is years down the road

Eastbound or westbound, any time of day, traffic is heavy on U.S. Highway 380 through the center of Princeton. A TxDOT project widening the road from four lanes to six is not expected to be finished until 2028. Bob Wieland/The Princeton Herald Relief for drivers on...

read more
Photos online