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Conroe’s nearly $40M Oscar Johnson center faces warranty, plumbing concerns
By Lake Conroe
· June 1, 2026
· 5 min read
Conroe’s new Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center is still in its warranty phase, but city officials said May 28 they are working through several post-construction issues at the nearly $40 million, 87,000-square-foot facility. The update came during a Conroe City Council meeting, where
Key takeaway Enrichment and Recreation Center is still in its warranty phase, but city officials said May 28 they are working through several post-construction issues at the nearly $40 million, 87,000-square-foot facility.
Why this matters in Willis
The issues plaguing Conroe's Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center are a concern for nearby residents of Willis , who often utilize facilities in Conroe due to their proximity. As the center works through its warranty phase, addressing problems with the crawl space, plumbing, and sewer lines is crucial to ensuring the facility remains a viable resource for the community. The fact that workmanship errors may be to blame for some of these issues raises questions about the construction process and the need for transparency in reporting findings to the public. Given the significant investment of nearly $40 million in the facility, it is reasonable that citizens expect a certain level of quality and accountability. As the city of Conroe moves forward with repairs and potentially releasing a report on the findings, residents of Willis will be watching closely to see how these issues are resolved and what measures are taken to prevent similar problems in the future.
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Published: June 1, 2026 ·
Source: Lake Conroe ·
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What is this story about? Conroe’s new Oscar Johnson Jr. Enrichment and Recreation Center is still in its warranty phase, but city officials said May 28 they are working through several post-construction issues at the nearly $40 million, 87,000-square-foot facility. The update came during a Conroe City Council meeting, where
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