Dallas City Council Approves Increased Contract for White Rock Lake Dredging Project
The Dallas City Council authorized an increase in the engineering contract for the White Rock Lake Dredging Project to $1,372,450. This funding will support detailed design, construction documents, bidding, and administration, backed by the U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers and Dallas Park and Recreation. Originally approved in 2022 for $952,700, the contract was previously raised to $1,024,950 for initial assessments and erosion control solutions.
White Rock Lake has not been dredged since 1998, with sediment accumulation impacting water depth and quality. The project is also funded by a partnership agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, contributing $2 million, matched by the City up to $666,667.
In the 2024 bond election, Dallas voters allocated $20 million for dredging. The contractor will implement a recurring dredge program every five to seven years, with the design phase starting in March 2026 and completion expected by December 2028.
