TDR ULTRA Corrugated HDPE Pipe Kohl’s New Construction, Cinco Ranch, Katy, TX

Commercial Site Drainage Katy

TDR Pipe supplied TDR ULTRA® corrugated HDPE pipe for commercial site drainage in Katy, Texas at a new Kohl’s retail development in the Cinco Ranch area. TDR provided 12-inch through 60-inch dual-wall HDPE pipe totaling 2,800 linear feet for stormwater management across the $3.7 million site.

Project overview

This project consists of a $3.7 million retail development for a new Kohl’s store in the Cinco Ranch area of Katy, Texas—one of the fastest-growing suburban markets in the Houston metropolitan region. The development includes a standalone retail building, parking areas, and supporting site infrastructure, all requiring efficient stormwater management to ensure operational reliability and customer accessibility. For a retail site, drainage that keeps parking lots and walkways dry isn’t just code compliance—it protects the customer experience the store depends on.

The Challenge: Runoff from Large Retail Surfaces
The site’s large paved parking areas generate concentrated runoff that has to be conveyed efficiently away from retail access points. Suburban drainage requirements, a tight commercial construction schedule, and the need to comply with local drainage standards all had to be balanced at once. The system needed to manage runoff from expansive parking surfaces, prevent ponding near entrances and pedestrian routes, and stay on schedule so the store could open on time.

Commercial Site Drainage in Katy — The TDR ULTRA® Solution
A dual-wall HDPE drainage system—TDR ULTRA® corrugated HDPE pipe—was selected to meet the site’s drainage requirements, offering durability, hydraulic efficiency, and cost-effectiveness for commercial development. The pipe provides strong resistance to corrosion and environmental exposure, a long lifespan with minimal maintenance, and the flexibility to route around large retail layouts and parking areas. Diameters from 12 to 60 inches let smaller laterals capture localized parking-lot runoff while larger lines carried combined flows toward detention and discharge—reliable performance for both drainage and site utility systems.

Installation and TxDOT Compliance
Material selection and installation complied with applicable TxDOT drainage standards and roadway specifications, as well as local drainage requirements. The lightweight HDPE pipe was efficient to install within the tight commercial schedule, and its smooth interior maintained the flow capacity needed to clear runoff from broad paved surfaces. Coordinating drainage with paving and site work kept the project moving toward its opening date.

Performance and Value
The drainage system contributed to effective water management across the site, maintaining safe access and preventing ponding in parking and pedestrian areas. For a retail operator, that means dry, safe parking for customers, protected pavement, and lower long-term maintenance—cost-effective performance that supports day-to-day operations. In a fast-growing suburban market like Cinco Ranch, dependable drainage also helps the development meet the expectations of municipal reviewers and future neighbors.

About TDR ULTRA® Corrugated HDPE Pipe
TDR ULTRA® is a dual-wall corrugated high-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe engineered for gravity-flow stormwater drainage. It combines a smooth interior liner for hydraulic efficiency with a reinforced, annular corrugated exterior and a co-extruded integrated bell for watertight joints. Available in 4-inch through 60-inch diameters, TDR ULTRA® meets AASHTO M294 and ASTM F2306, with watertight joints tested per ASTM D3212—making it well suited to commercial, retail, highway, and residential drainage projects across Texas.