Officials say electric, water planning crucial for region

The future of water management, electric operations and growth along the lower Colorado River will be shaped by decisions made today, officials said last week.

Phil Wilson, general manager and CEO of the Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), spoke on infrastructure and economic development with area business leaders at the Taylor Chamber of Commerce Power Breakfast Nov. 20. He said Central Texas is entering a decadeslong era of unprecedented growth — one that will put new pressure on the Colorado River system.

“We’re living in an extraordinary time — I don’t believe this is going to slow down,” Wilson said. “Either you’re growing or you’re dying.”