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The Mercer Stormwater Detention Basin features two dry-bottom compartments and provides an estimated 512 acre-feet of stormwater storage — that is roughly the equivalent of 512 football fields covered in one foot of water.
A stormwater detention basin temporarily holds stormwater during heavy rain events to help reduce the risk of flooding in the area.
Funding
- This project received $15.4 million in funding through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and administered by the Texas General Land Office.
- Additional funding came from the 2018 Bond Program.
- This project was constructed on undeveloped land south of Cypress Creek, east of the Hardy Toll Road, and north of F.M. 1960.
Project Schedule
- Construction Start: Q4 2023
- Construction Completion: Q1 2026
The Flood Control District appreciates the support of federal, state, and local partners as the implementation of flood risk reduction projects continues across the Cypress Creek watershed.
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