GBRA INJUNCTION GRANTED, DRAINING STOPPED

A temporary injunction was approved today after an agreement between the plaintiffs and the Guadalupe Blanco River Authority (GBRA) was reached. Under terms of the agreement there will be no de-watering of any lakes by GBRA. During the next 30 to 60 days, use of the lakes is prohibited while experts chosen by the plaintiffs and GBRA determine the proper no-go zones above and below each dam. After marking of those zones, use of the lakes will resume. It is expected that a county ordinance will be passed to allow for enforcement and fines for violations. The trial date for the lawsuit is currently scheduled for October 5, 2020, should the case not be settled before. This will allow time for discovery and continued efforts by lakefront owners, associations, and GBRA to come up with long term solutions for the dam repairs. The Guadalupe-Blanco River Authority on Thursday was sued by two different groups of property owners ahead of its planned dewatering of four lakes along the Guadalupe River scheduled for later this month. Both suits are seeking a temporary injunction or restraining order to block the planned dewatering.