water supply is critical. Recognizing the area’s continuing supply challenges, Midland has taken steps to secure its long-term future. “We have about 50 plus years of water supply that’s currently piped in under our existing system,” Blong said. “We made an acquisition of another well field that takes us over that 100-year targeted mark. A hundred years is really the goal that has been set to have forward-thinking, water-conscious irrigation systems and upgrading and replacing the greens and fairways,” Blong said. “All of our parks have seen a total replacement of our play structures in the last few years. Almost all playgrounds in city parks are brand new.” PLANNING FOR WATER SECURITY Blong is quick to point out that In arid West Texas, 143 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 09 MIDLAND, TX
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