Interesting tidbit from the Galveston Daily News

[Burns]

Power play: As crews dismantle the old P.H. Robinson Power Plant, state Highway 146 and FM 517, speculation is swirling about what might take its place. Rumors and general hearsay have it that owner Kemah Ventures is considering some kind of marina development.

But it?s unclear whether canal homes would be a component. Officials with Kemah Ventures could not immediately be reached for comment Monday.

But those in the know said representatives of Kemah Ventures have been asking around about the viability of raising the FM 646 bridge to allow for large boats/yachts to pass under so users could take advantage of the cooling water discharge canal and enter the bay.

The man-made canal is one of the property?s major draws. Raising the bridge would take some deep pockets and the Texas Department of Transportation would have to approve and manage the project.

The power plant is in unincorporated county territory but within Texas City?s extraterritorial jurisdiction, which gives the city some authority over the property.

That means any development would have to meet both the county?s and Texas City?s requirements. The power plant was built in the 1960s but has been idle for nearly 10 years.

Texas Genco, a former subsidiary of CenterPoint Energy, sold it to NRG Energy, which sold it to Kemah Ventures. Stay tuned.

[Bee]

Zis Vould be sehr Kool.  Itich will vatch.

OK, had a bit to much wine, but this indeed would be great if it happens.

[Charles]

I had heard that same rumor.  That would be an interesting project. They would have to dredge a channel on out into the bay a way, but that would be a minor expense compared to the rest.