Brookewater, located on an 866-acre tract in Beasley, TX, is an exciting new addition in large-scale community design and urban planning. This Hines master-planned community promises to bring more than 2,800 homes to the area, with the first phase of 465 lots already completed and available for purchase. EHRA Engineering began work on this ambitious project in mid-2021 with preliminary planning and setting up the Municipal Utility District (MUD) for the project. The groundwork for the development was laid out and ready for Hines’ land purchase in August 2022.
EHRA’s responsibilities in Brookewater span the full range of civil design and engineering. This includes feasibility studies, platting, surveying and mapping, stormwater detention analysis, water and wastewater treatment plant design and traffic impact analysis. The team’s focus has been on thoughtful design, ensuring that each facet of the community—from drainage to road connectivity—is optimized for both efficiency and long-term sustainability.
The creation and use of an off-site lift station, designed with strategic placement and cost efficiency in mind, helped reduce the development’s overall maintenance costs. By using fewer facilities, EHRA was able to deliver a cost-saving solution that will benefit the community for decades to come.
With the completion of phase one, EHRA reached a major milestone. Understanding that the first phase is always the hardest, we were able to get it done with minimal hiccups. This phase, which will see its first home closings by December of this year, is already beginning to fill up, with over 50 homes currently under construction
As the development moves forward, attention has been paid to creating a livable, well-connected community. Roundabouts are being implemented throughout the development to enhance safety by slowing down traffic and creating a pedestrian-friendly environment. Phase 1 streets and signage are already in place, preparing the way for future phases.
Brookewater’s tract of land is an engineer’s dream for development, with minimal floodplain, beautiful landscape and direct creek access.
The chance to see our work take shape in real-time is one of the most rewarding aspects of the job. There are not many careers where you get to go out into the world and see your hard work come to life. Brookewater is especially important to me as it is the first project I have worked on from the very beginning, before any decisions had been made on a bare piece of land. The ability to influence decisions early on and see them come to fruition has been a very rewarding experience.
As the team looks forward to the next phase of development, we know there is still much to be done. From the placement of schools and facilities to water treatment and traffic management, every aspect of Brookewater has been carefully considered. The creation of a MUD ensures that new homeowners will have a direct line of communication for resolving any issues that arise, with EHRA overseeing this process as the MUD engineer.
Brookewater is more than just a construction project—it is the realization of years of planning, design and dedication, and it will be a vital part of Fort Bend County for decades to come.
