CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The City has been working to bring new pools and splash pads to the community for the summer time, but what will it mean for those projects if we enter Stage 3 drought conditions?
Right now the Drought Contingency Plan says during Stage 3 water restrictions pools cannot be refilled.
Splash pad structures should be unaffected, but leaving a pool empty can be damaging causing homeowners and the City costly repairs.
City Manager Peter Zanoni said the plan was made five years ago and may not have taken into consideration the facilities we have today.
He says the conversation of whether or not changes to the ordinance should be made have already begun.
"Today we're at 27 combined percent on our western reservoirs, so 20 percent is quite probable, so we are going to be back in the next week or two -- two weeks I should say -- with some type of recommendation to City Council and the community about what do we do with that provision."
Security for those projects is another pressing topic of discussion after Cole Park was vandalized within just the first week of completion on certain upgrades.
More from 3News on KIIITV.com:
- 'Love him dearly': College student from New Braunfels has been missing for two months, $50K reward offered for information
- Community turns out for Buc Days Rally Night Parade in downtown Corpus Christi
- Kyle Hicks' final act of service as organ donor recognized
- Mathis ISD school board votes to fire head football coach after improper communication with a former student comes to light
- Permanent traffic changes coming to downtown
- Brookdale seniors serve up comfort food for a good cause
- We've got a winner! | $2M claimed in Corpus Christi from lucky scratch-off lotto card
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for your daily news and exclusive extended interviews.
Do you have a news tip? Tell 3!
Email tell3@kiiitv.com so we can get in touch with you about your story should we have questions or need more information. We realize some stories are sensitive in nature. Let us know if you'd like to remain anonymous.