LCRA considers new Central Texas reservoir up to three times size of Lake Austin

AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas could see a major new source of water as the Lower Colorado River Authority considers building another reservoir to help meet rising demand fueled by rapid growth.

The potential reservoir, which could have a capacity up to three times as large as Lake Austin’s, is being proposed in Colorado County next to Eagle Lake.

“Planning for new water supplies is top of mind for everybody,” LCRA Executive Vice President of Water John Hofmann said…

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