Lubbock Requests Permit Extension for Lake Seven Reservoir Project Amid Federal Approval Wait
DEFENSE
Lubbock is requesting a permit extension from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for the Lake Seven reservoir project while awaiting federal approval from the Army Corps of Engineers. The project, aimed at providing 12 million gallons of water daily as part of Lubbock's long-term water strategy, is expected to begin construction by 2029, with water extraction starting in 2032.

Jan 30, 2026, 6:56 PM