23-04-2025
Midland City Council approves exciting projects, here's what to expect:
MIDLAND, Texas (KMID/KPEJ)- The Midland City Council met Tuesday and approved several exciting projects.
First, City leaders approved a $40 million expansion project at Midland International Air and Space Port that will take the TSA lines from two to 6. Council members said they hope the project will help improve wait times for travelers amid record numbers of people traveling through MAF.
'We have nine different flights going out of Midland every morning for those early morning flights and so the capacity is really great and we had a need because things were getting so backed up,' said Councilmember Robin Poole.
Mayor Lori Blong said it's all about keeping Midland open for business and ready for growth.
'We also recognize that this will be a benefit to those that are traveling through our airport who are visiting our area and so we want this to be as accessible as possible,' Blong said.
In addition to the airport expansion, Midland City leaders approved an agreement with Cinergy. The Cinergy Development Agreement ensured that the old Regal Cinemas on Loop 250, which have been vacant for several years, will be put to good use. The company said it will invest at least $24M in Midland with the expansion.
'The Cinergy Development Agreement also demonstrates our willingness and our interest in investing in quality-of-life projects for families in Midland. Cinergy is an excellent opportunity for our kids and we're all hosting birthday parties and different family events. And so, Cinergy, with this development agreement, will provide increased opportunities for families,' Blong said.
Councilman Brian Stubbs said the partnership will ensure Cinergy's presence in the Basin for at least another decade.
'Cinergy is looking to invest and grow in Midland. So, they have a 10-year commitment to keep their current facility (off Highway 80) open. And then so, this is an addition to that facility, a new building, a new attraction and a new place for Midlanders to have a better quality of life,' Stubbs said.
Construction on the new facility is expected to begin in December and should be complete by December of 2026. We've been told the new facility will house two quarter-mile interweaving go cart tracks, escape rooms, and an arcade.
The City also approved a Capital Improvements Development Agreement with Betenbough Homes for the construction of Todd Drive and a 16-inch water line in the Mockingbird Ridge subdivision. They took this action in response to a proposal from the home developer to build a new neighborhood expansion.
The homes, which won't be built until the roads leading into and out of the new neighborhood are complete, will sit on smaller lots. Additionally, Betenbough said it plans to build green areas, parks, and walking trails throughout the neighborhood.
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