Project spotlight — Bearpen Creek, a 975-acre master-planned community in Royse City
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💥 Project Spotlight 💥
Southland Consulting Engineers is proud to be part of the team bringing Bearpen Creek Subdivision (BPC) to the community of Royse City, Texas.
The vision for this 975-acre master-planned community was designed in close collaboration with the City of Royse City, Hunt County, and the development team. Through coordination with Royse City, Hunt County, Royse City ISD, NTMWD (North Texas Municipal Water District), and other key stakeholders, this ambitious project is moving full steam ahead.
Phase 1 progress
- ✅ Mass grading complete — all 294 Phase 1 lots graded and ready for utilities
- 🚧 Onsite wet utilities underway — water, sanitary sewer, and storm
- 📅 Phase 1 completion — on track for Q4 2026
Master plan
The 975-acre master plan balances residential density with substantial open space, trail systems, and community amenities — anchored to commercial and retail frontage along IH-30.
Project scope
The full project includes:
- 💧 Significant offsite improvements — sewer, water, and roadway infrastructure tied to existing Royse City systems
- 🌳 Extensive trail system, abundant water features, and green-space preservation
- ⚙️ A new 11 MGD regional lift station serving the community and surrounding growth
- 🏫 Two on-site school sites dedicated to Royse City ISD
- 🏞️ Multiple community parks integrated with the trail network
Stormwater and floodplain engineering
Southland led the complex stormwater modeling and floodplain mitigation strategies for Bearpen Creek — work that has maximized developable area while maintaining cost-effective, resilient drainage infrastructure that performs under the design storms Royse City and Hunt County require.
For a project of this scale, hydrology decisions made at the master-plan level — detention pond locations, channel improvements, regional vs. on-site detention — cascade through every phase of construction. Getting them right early is what keeps lots developable years down the road.
What's next
We can't wait to see the first homes taking shape next year. We're honored to help design a community that will serve Royse City for years to come.