WHAT: Groundbreaking Ceremony for Caldwell County Evacuation Center

WHEN: 10 a.m. Thursday, December 5, 2024
WHERE: 13900 N. Magnolia Avenue, Luling, Texas 78648

CONTACT: Miles Smith, Caldwell County Director of Communications Miles.smith@co.caldwell.tx.us, (512) 801-9736

EVENT OVERVIEW: Caldwell County is set to break ground on a new evacuation center situated on 20 acres in Luling. Century Construction Group will build an evacuation center that will have the ability to double as a community event center. The initial phase will include a main hall, corridor, concourse, restrooms with private shower stalls, office space and a kitchen, with enough capacity to accommodate round banquet tables and more than 500 people. Attendees will have the opportunity to view the site and learn more details about the project from local elected officials and Century Construction Group.

PROJECTED SPEAKERS INCLUDE:

·                Kris Robles, Intergovernmental Relations and Disaster Recovery Manager, General Land Office

·                Hoppy Haden, Caldwell County Judge

·                CJ Watts, Mayor, City of Luling

·                Rusty Horne, Pct. 2 Caldwell County Commissioner

·                A representative from Century Construction Group