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Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be entering the site from Crosby Dayton Road and exiting the site onto Runneburg Road.
About this Project
The Stormwater Detention Basin along Jackson Bayou is designed to provide approximately 13.5 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity — that is roughly the equivalent of 13 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
- The 2018 Bond Program is expected to contribute approximately $1.7 million.
- This project is receiving funding up to $2.97 million 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.
- The construction contract was awarded for $1.2 million.
The project is located north of Runneburg Road west of Alfena Avenue along Jackson Bayou.
Anticipated Schedule
- Construction Start: Q2 2026
- Construction Completion: Q3 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 Jackson Bayou watershed.
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