County asked to consider purchase of Jacobs Well area
A subcommittee studying Hays County’s water related issues has recommended that the county consider the purchase of the 55-acre Jacob’s Well Natural Area just across Cypress Creek from Woodcreek North. This area also includes the building, tennis courts and swimming pool across from Cypress Fairway Village at the foot of Woodacre Drive. The purchase could be made using funds from the $30 million parks bond that was approved by voters last May.
The Wimberley Valley Watershed Association acquired the acreage in 2005 would continue to manage the property. There would be no further cost to the county, according to the Association’s Director David Baker.
The county’s acquisition of this property could be of importance to Woodcreek North in that the property would be included in the county’s master plan and its future protection would be assured. In addition, under county ownership, the property would become eligible for state and federal grants that could be used for improvements. Such funds are unavailable as long as the property is privately owned.