TYLER, Texas — The city of Tyler approved a contract for the development of the Lake Tyler Master Plan this week.
The Tyler city council held a vote on Wednesday for a contract with Halff Associates, Inc. totaling $449,275 to provide the city with a comprehensive list of recommendations for the Lake Tyler Master Plan, which will take into account the city's current and future needs at Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler East.
The Lake Tyler Master Plan will focus on areas concerning recreation, tourism, water quality, public safety, planning and development and grant funding opportunities, according to a press release from the city of Tyler. The city has not implemented a new Master Plan for Lake Tyler since 2011.
The official planning phase is scheduled to begin in August. Tyler Water Utilities (TWU) plans to organize two public meetings and two stakeholder meetings alongside creating surveys to understand he needs and opportunities present at both lakes. Both Lake Tyler and Lake Tyler east are owned and operated by TWU.
The final master plan will be presented to council for approval in August 2025.