6/18/26

UPDATE ON TWO PROJECTS:

STREET LIGHT RESTORATION & DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT

Your Norchester HOA Board had a meeting with Centerpoint Energy & Harris County Engineering to get important information for residents concerning these projects, scheduled to begin later this summer. Our takeaways:

Centerpoint Energy will begin restoring all 10 streetlights that were taken down two years ago for their gas line project beginning in mid/late August. The location of the new LED lights are noted on the accompanying two graphics, highlighted in yellow. They are on Archmont, Brentway, Glenway, and Jaycreek. There will some digging for the base placement in the county right-of-way- easement area at the edge of certain homeowner’s lots/lawn, mostly in the same locations as where the previous lights stood. The order of light restoration has not yet been determined.

Harris County Precinct Three will begin the bond-approved storm sewer/drainage improvement project in early August. This involves widening and/or repairing pipes for greater water flow. They will be digging on the street, and also temporarily removing some curbs. The affected streets are Archmont, Brentway, Glenway, Jaycreek, and Jones. The new lines are noted in blue in the map. The order of digging will be the Jaycreek/Glenway area first, then Jones, then Brentway/Archmont. A new retention pond will also be constructed in a wooded area. Precinct Three is partnering with the Cypress Creek Utility District, but the construction project is wholly under the supervision of Harris County.

·     For both projects, residents will be notified of work start date at/near their home with door tags that have further contact information. Crews on-site will also be able to answer some questions.

·     These projects will run concurrently and independently.

·     Crews will make every effort to restore areas to their original state.

·     Both projects have a projected 1-2 month total completion arc.

As your elected Board (who are also all Norchester residents), we know that this will cause some concern and temporary inconvenience. But when both projects are completed, Norchester will again have full street lighting at night. And when heavy rains fall, our streets will drain more quickly.

We will post updates to our website at Norchester.org and Facebook page as we receive information to keep residents fully informed.