Construction is underway on the first phase of the water and sewer facilities supporting Avalon,
soon to become a premier community in southwest Houston.
LJA Engineering is providing full engineering design for water, wastewater, drainage and
infrastructure facilities for the 420 acres of the 560-acre site being developed by Monarch
Developments of Texas, Inc., a repeat client of LJA. Avalon, an upscale residential community, is
located adjacent to First Colony, a 10,500-acre development in Fort Bend County.
Several lakes are being constructed on the site to add aesthetic appeal as well as to be a part of
the overall drainage sol-utions for the development. As part of the drainage design LJA designed
a levee and storm water pump station to protect the entire development from flooding from the
nearby Brazos River. In ad-dition, LJA provided engineering support for the creation of Fort
Bend County M.U.D. No. 113 and L.I.D. No. 14, the political subdivisions which will be utilized
in developing and managing the levee and utility systems.
According to Jim Moehlman, project manager, Avalon will consist of three communities. The
Waters of Avalon is designed for custom homes in the $350,000+ price range with numerous
lake-front lots; the Gardens of Avalon will have homes ranging from $200,000 - $325,000; and
the Villages of Avalon is made up of homes with prices of $175,000 - $240,000. "With a
strategic setting, enhanced by a number of lakes and recreational features, Avalon brings a new
option for high quality home buyers in the area," says Moehlman.
Monarch Development is currently constructing an extensive clubhouse and recreational center
for the 830-lot com-munity, including a landmark swimming pool with several waterfalls and
fountains. Extensive landscaping for the grounds is complemented by the addition of a decorative
retaining wall to the lakes, which offer fishing and non-power boating opportunities for residents.
The first families are scheduled to move into Avalon in early 1998.
