Lake Construction Update: October 6, 2025

The construction work on the rehabilitation of Lakes 1 and 4 have been completed. Water is being pumped into the lakes to the levels prior to the start of the rehabilitation work. The wells on Lake 1 are currently off to allow the district to evaluate the effectiveness of the work. Once the district is satisfied that the lake was properly sealed the wells will be turned back on and the lake will be filled to its design level. Once that occurs the necessary infrastructure such as fountains and lake level probes will be installed. Lake 4 is almost at the original lake level. Once this level is reached a similar process of observing the lake levels will be performed to evaluate the effectiveness of the work. Lake infrastructure will be installed once the district is satisfied that the lake is properly sealed.

Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3

Fort Bend County Water Control and Improvement District No. 3 (FBCWCID 3, WCID 3), through the dedication of its Directors and Consultants, is committed to providing the highest quality services at the most economical costs to its customers and taxpayers.

Through FBCWCID No. 3’s website you can easily find links to the following services:

Notice of Public Hearing on Tax Rate: September 19, 2025

A public hearing on the proposed tax rate for Fort Bend County WCID #3 will be held on September 19, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at 7930 W. Grand Parkway, Suite 100, Richmond, TX 77406.

The proposed tax rate remains the same as last year, though the average tax bill is projected to increase due to rising property values. For full details, including a tax impact comparison and information on taxpayer rights, please refer to the original notice.

Lake Construction Update: August 19, 2025

Lake 1

Lake 1 is over 90% full at this time. The final level will be determined based on previous water levels. The pumping will then be stopped and the lake level monitored to determine the effectiveness of the new clay barrier. When the renovation is determined successful the electrical work for the water gauges will be installed as well as the electrical lines for the fountains. The fountains will be installed and the lake will be restocked with fish from lakes within the community at a time when the fish will not be stressed by the harvesting process. The restocking of the fish and the installation of the fountains and water level gauges will be scheduled by the lake management company.

Lake 4

The work on the clay liner has been completed. The contractor is working on the remediation of the work area including adding topsoil to the work area and resodding the area. A final survey of the lake has been performed to insure it complies to construction specifications and a final inspection of the work will be performed by the engineering company. Once the work has been approved the lake will be filled. Filling the lake should take about 5 to 6 weeks. Once the lake is filled the lake level will be monitored for the effectiveness of the work and the water level gauges and the fountain will be installed.

The district appreciates your patience during this process.