Month: April 2015

Please note the information about the demolition work that will take place on Sunday, April 12th at AES…just to the east of LyondellBasell.  A flyer that you can share with your family, friends and neighbors is attached along with a picture of the site where the demolition will take place.

AES has made a good effort to communicate with those who may hear or observe the activities of the demolition project, and asked that you be notified in advance of the  event.   Please share this with your nearby neighbors — mj

A Courtesy Message from AES Corporation regarding the demolition of a boiler unit and chimney tower

on Sunday, April 12, 2015 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m.:

·         The AES Corporation closed operation of its Deepwater power production plant in Pasadena, Texas in 2013 due to business conditions.

·         The plant resides in three jurisdictions – City of Pasadena, City of Houston and Harris County.

·         The 475’ chimney and boiler structure will be lowered on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 10 a.m. CDT.

·         AES and its expert specialty contractors, have been working with local government agencies from the City of Pasadena, City of Houston and Harris County to organize and communicate road closures, an exclusion zone in which no member of the public will be allowed and a media staging area to report on the controlled dismantling of the facility.

·         Safety is the number one priority — surrounding neighborhoods and local businesses have been notified and all emergency precautions and emergency management plans are in place.

·       The public can expect to hear several loud bursts within a matter of seconds and see a dust cloud as the structures are lowered.

·       Any dust will not contain hazardous particles or residues from the former plant operations and efforts will be made to minimize the dispersion.

·         Public viewing is discouraged.

·         A variety of options are under consideration for the future development of the site.

Vote for One of Three Houston Parks
in the Parks Build Community Challenge

This Earth Month, the National Recreation and Park Association, Disney | ABC Television Group and ESPN are collaborating to revitalize parks across the U.S., including one here in Houston!

Through the Parks Build Community Grant Initiative, one of three Houston parks will receive a $20,000 grant and it’s up to you to help determine which park wins. Cast a daily vote for your favorite park project at NRPA.org/BeInspired from April 1 to April 30. At the end of April, the park project with the most votes will receive the grant funding. Houston is one of 15 American communities selected to participate in this initiative.

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department projects are:

• Herman Brown Park: The Northshore Nature Walk will provide access to outdoor passive recreation and nature-based activities. A nature trail with mulch surface, seating areas and native plantings will be created to give park visitors access to wildlife viewing in a remote part of the park. Invasive species in the surrounding forest will be removed.
   
• Milby Park: Soccer Mini-Pitch Court Improvements will install a 20-foot fence around the perimeter of the newly resurfaced courts to increase safety for players and spectators, keeping the soccer ball inside the play area and away from the nearby park road. They will benefit students registered in the Soccer for Success program.
  
• MacGregor Park: Six tennis courts at the Homer Ford Tennis Center will be resurfaced with blended lines for 10 & under play. These upgraded courts will help expand play and practice time for younger kids who participate in the free Youth Tennis Program, enhancing their practice and playtime experience.

Show how parks build your community and vote now! For more information and to vote, visit NRPA.org/BeInspired.

For more information about the Houston Parks and Recreation Department and the Parks Build Community Initiative, visit www.houstonparks.org or write to Askparks@houstontx.gov