Construction to Begin Soon on Westador Stormwater Detention Basin Project

Construction activities are expected to begin soon on the Westador Stormwater Detention Basin Project, a flood risk reduction effort located along the main stem of Cypress Creek in the Westador area. Initial work will include contractor mobilization, site preparation, and other related construction activities. The project is located north of FM 1960, south of Cypress…

June 5, 20260Comments

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Construction Activities on the Stormwater Detention Basin along Jackson Bayou Begin Soon!

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…

May 22, 20260Comments

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Construction Activities on the Cypress Creek Channel Rehabilitation and Stormwater Detention Basin, Main Stem, Batch 5 Project Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. About this Project The Cypress Creek Channel Rehabilitation and Stormwater Detention Basin, Main Stem, Batch 5 project is comprised of two packages. Batch 5 involves channel rehabilitation to stabilize two segments of the main stem of Cypress Creek and minimize potential erosion from…

May 21, 20260Comments

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Construction on the Forest Green Stormwater Detention Basin Phase 1 Project Begins Soon!

Construction crews will be accessing the site from FM 2100, just south of the intersection of FM 1960. Residents are urged to respect all warning signs. About this Project Phase 1 of the Forest Green Stormwater Detention Basin project is designed to provide approximately 247 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity — that is roughly the…

May 8, 20260Comments

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From Concept to Reality: How Harris County’s 2018 Bond Program Is Delivering Flood Risk Reduction

In 2018, Harris County voters took bold action. In the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, a storm that damaged more than 154,000 homes and dropped over a trillion gallons of rain, residents approved a $2.5 billion bond program to take on flood risk across the county. Seven years later, that vision has transformed into real, measurable…

September 19, 20250Comments