Dessau Road

Dessau Road

Tuesday, 07 August 2007

An area frequently overlooked is our focal point this month. Recent development in the area shows the increasing importance of this corridor to Pflugerville.

Transportation update

Wells Branch Parkway

1. The City of Pflugerville plans to open the Wells Branch Parkway extension across Dessau Road this month. This segment extends from Immanuel Road to the end of the Brookfield subdivision.

2. The City of Austin and Travis County will construct the portion of Wells Branch Parkway from the Brookfield subdivision to Heatherwilde Boulevard. The project will be available for bid in October and the 18-month project is expected to begin in January 2008.

3. Also included in the 18-month project is the extension of Heatherwilde Boulevard from Wells Branch Parkway to Howard Lane.

Parks and Trails

4. A new trail is being built that will eventually connect to Bohl’s Park. The trail will include areas for benches and play equipment.

History

5. Wuthrich Hills Farm

The Wuthrich family immigrated in 1872 from Canton Bern, Switzerland where they had been goat farmers. In 1873, Mathias and Verona Wuthrich moved onto the land to establish their farm. The farm originally was 200 acres that stretched from south of Pecan Street between what is now the fire department and Dessau Road.

Land has been sold or donated over time as transportation needs have grown with Pflugerville’s population.

Commercial property

6. Shops at Wells Branch

A total of 30,000 sq. ft., the center’s retail spaces range from 1,200 – 10,500 sq. ft. and may include a convenience store with upscale architectural design. Discussions are underway with national coffee and sandwich chains. The construction, which will include bridges and extensive landscaping, is expected to begin early 2008.

Residential

7. Brookfield Estates

All new homes are expected to be sold by the end of 2008.

Homes start from $150,000.

Amenities include a pool and two parks.

For more information, call 512-252-3190.

8. Cambridge Villas Senior Apartments

Floor plans are for one and two bedrooms and range from 750 – 1000 sq. ft.

Amenities include a library, computer lab, fitness center, beauty salon, pool, garden and media center.

For more information, call 512-990-2348.

School

9. Wieland Elementary

Opening this fall with approximately 500 students.

Capacity for the school is 800 students.

The Wieland family has been involved in Pflugerville since the 1800’s and have contributed to the Pflugerville Independent School District and Pflugerville community as school board members and civic leaders.