Timeline
Panther Island timeline.
Key dates for the Panther Island and Central City flood-control project in Fort Worth, with a link to the source for each one. Plans and schedules change, so check official sources.
2006
The first formal vision plan for the land is developed. Source: Urban Land
2022
The Army Corps moves toward separate contracts for the north and south channels, flood-proofing, the pump station and dams. Source: Fort Worth Report
2022
Encore Panther Island, a 300-unit apartment community at Fourth and North Main, opens as the first multifamily project on the Panther Island riverwalk. Source: NBC DFW
Early 2023
$403 million in federal money is announced for the final design and construction of the bypass channel. Source: Dallas Innovates
March 2024
Vision 2.0 is presented: a framework for a mixed-use waterfront district on about 190 developable acres. Source: HR&A Advisors
January 2025
The project, estimated at about $1.16 billion, is still reported on track for 2032 despite delays. Source: Fort Worth Report
June 2025
Federal construction disputes push the flood-control work back again. Source: Fort Worth Report
Nov. 5, 2025
The Tarrant Regional Water District issues a Request for Qualifications to find development partners for the first phase of the 300-plus-acre Panther Island district. Source: TRWD
Nov. 2025
TRWD says it will begin building the next section of the Panther Island canal system in mid-2026, to set up future development on the island. Source: TRWD
September 2026
A $169 million contract is reported awarded for the north bypass channel, with construction expected to start this winter or in early 2027. Source: Yahoo News
Oct. 14, 2026
David films excavation work on Panther Island from the air. What the video shows is his firsthand view; official sources had not confirmed this section of canal work when it was filmed.
Oct. 22, 2026
Public open house on the Central City project at Northside Community Center, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Source: City of Fort Worth
June 2027 (scheduled)
The City says bridge construction follows once the Tarrant Regional Water District finishes Canal C, which is scheduled for June 2027. Source: City of Fort Worth
2032 (target)
The overall completion target for the flood-control project has been 2032. Dates have moved before and may move again. Source: Fort Worth Report
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