Multi-Million Dollar Improvement Project Sets Stage for Dallas County Growth

With regards to southern Dallas County, folks love their neighborhoods.

“By far, [it’s] superior to different locations as a result of it is a little bit gem right here,” Cedar Hill resident Pamela Agee stated. “It is stunning right here; rolling hills. And so, we adore it right here.”

Extra folks seemingly agree.

“It is positively rising,” Cedar Hill resident Brandon Agee stated. “I’ve seen a variety of park modifications, like new parks. A variety of public buildings as nicely, and lot of latest companies coming in.”

This and future development is why main infrastructure enhancements have been made to the intersection of West Wintergreen and North Duncanville roads.

The cities of DeSoto, Duncanville and Cedar Hill are all dangerously linked right here.

“This intersection was harmful,” Duncanville Mayor Barry Gordon stated. “It had two 90-degree jogs in it and folks have been hitting one another on a regular basis. We stated, ‘how do you repair that?’ And we stated, ‘straighten the highway.’”

A joint $10.4 million renovation venture did that. Additionally, greater than 13,000 ft of huge water primary pipes have been put in — all enhancements folks residing right here say have been wanted and are appreciated.

“I believe it is an thrilling time in Dallas County as a result of we’re being paid consideration to down right here, the place we have been ignored for thus lengthy. So, I am enthusiastic about that,” Pamela Agee stated.

The infrastructure work ought to assist meet southern Dallas County’s projected water wants for the following 50 years of development.

“I believe it is positively well timed as a result of individuals are wanting in direction of the actual property south of Dallas,” Brandon Agee stated. “It is positively good to replace it proper now as a result of individuals are going to flood in.”

Nonetheless, individuals who’ve lived locally a very long time are simply hoping it does not turn into as congested as different components of Dallas.

“I really like the folks in North Dallas,” Pamela Agee stated. “However, I am simply being sincere, we do not need it to be so crowded that we won’t get pleasure from our life right here.”

The cities of Cedar Hill, DeSoto, Duncanville, the Dallas Water Utilities, Dallas County and The North Central Texas Council of Governments all partnered on this venture.