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Leander City Council vote cuts lagoon from controversial billion-dollar development
Summary by Westlake News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Sally Hernandez , as published by KXAN (NBC Austin) - Local News
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The development, called the Leander Springs project, has been long-proposed and sparked controversy. A major part of a controversial development has been shut down.
A major part of a controversial development has been shut down. The development, called the Leander Springs project, has been long-proposed and sparked controversy.
A city council vote led to the shutdown of a key component of the project, specifically a lagoon. The project as a whole has been valued at billion dollars.
Further details about the vote and the project are available from the source, providing more information on the development and the city council's decision.
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Published: August 21, 2026 ·
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