City of Borger, Economic Development Corporation approve new housing development

BORGER, Texas (KFDA) - The City of Borger along with the Borger Economic Development Corporation approved a new housing development to attract residents to the city.

The EDC came up with 6 acres of land, with an additional 30 acres for future phases.

The City of Borger has planned for 25 new lots, and with the additional 30 acres, will equal out to around 130 homes.

Garret Spradling, city manager of Borger, said that 51% of Borger workforce does not live in the city and must commute to work.

“91%, just a little over 91% of our homes were built before 1995, so you know, that can create a problem when we are trying to attract and retain those employees here,” said Spradling.

The goal is to encourage workers to stay in the Borger area and help the county and tax base grow.

“We want them to get here, you know, become a part of the community, contribute to the community more than just stopping at the gas station or getting your coffee on your way into work or on your way out of town. Really understanding the true benefits of everything we can offer,” said Spradling.

Borger starts to see pressure on a lot of its government entities when the tax base does not grow.

Infrastructure construction is set to begin around April.