The Fulshear Economic Development Corporation convened on June 9, 2025, to discuss significant infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing the city's capacity for commercial development. The primary focus of the meeting was the expansion of the Katie Fulcher Lift Station, which is set to increase its capacity from 500,000 gallons per day to 1.2 million gallons per day. This expansion is crucial for managing sanitary flow from the downtown water reclamation facility to the Cross Creek Ranch Water Reclamation Facility.

The project entails rehabilitating the existing wet well at the lift station and installing new electrical pumps, piping, and other necessary components. Additionally, an 8-inch force main will be constructed to facilitate the diversion of flows, along with a new sanitary sewer extension that will serve the Blackburn parcel to the north. This expansion is expected to bolster system capacity in both the downtown area and the Katy Fulshear Road service areas, which are primarily designated for commercial use.

The meeting highlighted that the lift station expansion is part of a broader strategy to decommission the downtown water reclamation facility, thereby paving the way for future commercial development. The design phase of the project commenced in October 2024, with bids anticipated to start in January 2026 and construction expected to begin in March 2026.

Discussions also touched on the zoning regulations in the downtown area, clarifying that while commercial development is encouraged, single-family housing is no longer permitted. The board emphasized the importance of aligning infrastructure improvements with the needs of existing and new businesses, particularly along the key commercial corridor of Highway 1093.

As the meeting concluded, members acknowledged the need for further legal guidance to ensure that the proposed projects effectively promote business development in the area. The outcomes of this meeting set the stage for significant growth and development in Fulshear, aligning infrastructure capabilities with the city's commercial aspirations.