Development underway on Killam’s huge south Mission project

MISSION, Texas – Killam Development announced that construction will begin on their 3,400-acre master planned community, El Milagro, within the next two months. Rolando Ortiz, real estate manager for Killam, made the announcement in a RGV Partnership Zoom meeting that highlighted the City of Mission and the Mission Economic Development Corporation. A year after receiving feedback from their public workshops and holding many charrettes, Ortiz expressed excitement at the prospect of finally breaking ground. He said Phase I of the El Milagro Master Plan will include building 400 single-family units, developing over 30 acres of commercial space, and creating foot and bike paths in the area. Melden & Hunt, Inc. will oversee the civil engineering and infrastructure while local contractors will work on waterlines and streets.In a pre-recorded video, Radcliffe “Cliffe” Killam II, partner at Killam Development, thanked the RGV Partnership, the City of Mission, Mayor Armando O’Caña and the Mission EDC board for their help throughout the process. “I can say [the] City of Mission is the most business-friendly community that I have ever worked with, and it’s been really just delightful,” said Killam.Editor's Note: Click here to read the full story by Patricia Martinez.Go to www.riograndeguardian.com to read the latest border news stories and watch the latest news videos.