The City of Katy has announced that construction has begun at Katy Corner, the final piece of the historic town square’s renovation, which was approved by city council on May 19.

The Katy Corner, located at the southwest corner of the square directly across from City Hall at the corner of Second Street and Avenue C, is expected to be completed before Rice Harvest Festival which will take place in the square on October 11-12. The centerpiece of Katy Corner will be Katy’s beloved geese sculpture, which had to be relocated from its former home along Interstate 10 due to a freeway expansion project initiated by the Texas Department of Transportation. The D. L. Mecham Corporation won a $325,000.00 bid to relocate the statue.

“Cement has been poured, and construction is officially underway on Katy Corner — the latest addition to the renovations bringing new life to our beloved downtown,” said a spokesperson for the city on its City of Kay Historic Town Square Facebook page on July 31. “As progress continues, please mind the fencing and equipment in the area. We appreciate your patience as we work to enhance the Historic Town Square and create even more spaces for our community to gather and enjoy.”