Brazos River Authority board delays vote on $18.8M Allens Creek initial work plan after hours of questions Program manager Rachel Lane told the board the Allens Creek Reservoir work plan would produce baseline studies and permitting prerequisites over 17 months with a not‑to‑exceed cap of $18,811,652. Several directors pressed staff for clarity on delivery method, design milestones and risk; the board paused action and sent the matter back for committee review.

The Brazos River Authority board has hit the brakes on a crucial $18.8 million work plan for the Allens Creek Reservoir after a heated debate over its future direction.

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BRA authorizes abridged SWIFT application seeking up to $50 million for Allens Creek design and permits The board authorized filing an abridged TWDB SWIFT application for an aggregate amount not to exceed $50 million to fund design and permitting for the Allens Creek Reservoir; staff said SWIFT can fund up to 80% and prospective financing would be considered a multi‑year commitment.

The Brazos River Authority is set to pursue up to $50 million in funding for the Allens Creek Reservoir project, potentially transforming water management in Texas!

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