Missouri City officials said residents can help the reconstruction of the El Dorado Golf Course stay on target by staying off the property as construction progresses.
Residents are urged to refrain from walking, riding bikes and four-wheelers or letting pets roam on any part of El Dorado.
The 200-acre course is being rebuilt and is planned to re-open later this year.
Director of Public Works Scott Elmer said it was important that the course remain as undisturbed as possible.
“Seeding of the El Dorado course will begin May 4, and in order for the new Bermuda grass to take root and flourish, it is crucial that we let the terrain rest,” Elmer said. “The movement of nearly 190,000 cubic yards of dirt on the course and the presence of heavy construction equipment already make the fairways dangerous for bystanders. For both their safety and the good of the golf course, we strongly discourage citizens from wandering onto El Dorado at this time.”
With more than half of the holes sculpted and work on the drainage and irrigation systems underway, El Dorado is being primed for the May seeding.
The success of the course will hinge on the quality and shape of the greens, so it is imperative that the grass has enough time to grow without interference, Elmer said. The grass will be inspected later this summer to ensure proper seeding has occurred.
“Just as we might treat our own lawns with care if they were newly seeded, we are asking residents to help thoughtfully tend for this recreational space that will make Missouri City a prime golf destination in the region,” Elmer said. “By waiting to walk El Dorado until it is ready, residents can help create a greener future for the entire community.”
I would really like Missouri City issue a press release showing how much has been spent on this course and how much it will actually take to purchase it. We still don’t have title but we have made a down payment of about $3 million. Total contracts we’re committed to and that companies are working on amount to another $12 million or so. So, how much are we going to spend in total and how much will it raise our taxes? In order to complete the purchase, the eminent domain trial judge will probably order the City to pay another few million to the seller. This gets expensive and we still haven’t even started on any park improvements for the QV area. With the City running a $1.6 million deficit this year, look out MoCity residents-your city taxes may double or triple so that the City can absorb the Golf Course losses. Is it worth it?