SAN ANTONIO, Texas (May 30, 2025) – San Antonio celebrated a major milestone this month with the completion of the San Pedro Creek Culture Park, a transformative infrastructure and cultural project delivered by the Sundt/Davila joint-venture team for the San Antonio River Authority. The revitalized 2-mile stretch of creek in the city’s core now serves as a vibrant linear park—enhancing flood protection, restoring natural ecosystems and offering a celebration of the region’s rich cultural heritage through public art and community spaces.
“This project was about more than construction. It was about giving a historic space back to the people of San Antonio,” said Chad Yount, Texas operations manager for Sundt Construction. “Our team is proud to have created a space that celebrates culture, invites community and respects the deep history of this site.”
The San Pedro Creek project began in 2016 and was the first Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR) project for the San Antonio River Authority. A central goal of the multi-phase initiative was comprehensive flood mitigation. The creek was widened and deepened to safely convey stormwater and remove adjacent properties from the 100-year floodplain. This work enhances public safety, protects surrounding infrastructure and strengthens the resilience of downtown San Antonio against severe weather events.
In addition to its flood control benefits, the project restored the creek’s natural habitat and stimulated new economic activity in the area.
Throughout construction, the project team prioritized the site’s cultural and archaeological significance. Among the most meaningful discoveries was the original worship space of St. James African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church. The site was carefully excavated in collaboration with local historical and archaeological experts, and the discovery has been thoughtfully integrated into the park’s design.
“The completion of San Pedro Creek Culture Park is a testament to the power of collaboration and vision,” said Derek Boese, General Manager of the San Antonio River Authority. “This creek is a symbol of our commitment to creating safe, clean and enjoyable creeks for San Antonio. We’ve transformed this waterway into a place where people can connect with nature, learn about history and enjoy the beauty of our city.”
Earlier phases of the project earned national recognition, including the AGC Build America Award, one of the industry’s top honors, and a national award from the American Public Works Association. Sundt delivered the first phase in 2018, in time for San Antonio’s 300th anniversary.
For over half a century, Sundt has been building critical infrastructure throughout Texas. The firm was recently recognized with an AGC Build America award for its Broadway Street Reconstruction Project in San Antonio, Texas and has multiple projects underway across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex and west Texas. Sundt has offices in San Antonio, Dallas and El Paso.
About Sundt
Sundt Construction, Inc. (www.sundt.com) is one of the country’s largest and most respected general contractors. The 135-year-old firm specializes in transportation, water and wastewater, advanced facilities, heavy industrial and mining, building, concrete and renewable power work and is owned entirely by its 4,000 employees. Sundt is distinguished by its diverse capabilities and experience, unique employee-ownership culture and depth of self-perform expertise in multiple trades. Much of Sundt’s workforce is comprised of skilled craft professionals who, together with the company’s administrative employees, enable Sundt to fulfill its mission to be the most skilled builder in America. Sundt has 13 offices throughout California, Arizona, North Carolina, Texas, Washington, Utah and Florida and is currently ranked the country’s 46th largest construction company by ENR, the industry’s principal trade magazine.
