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Construction Activities on the Poor Farm Ditch Project Begin Soon!

Soon you’ll start seeing construction crews at the Poor Farm Ditch site. This first phase, called mobilization, includes moving in equipment, preparing the site, and other setup work ahead of the actual construction. The two access points for the project site are at Bellaire Boulevard and University Boulevard. Crews will mainly enter and exit near…

August 13, 20260Comments

Projects

Poor Farm Ditch Project Expected to Increase Channel Capacity by More Than 60 Percent

Work continues for a major improvement project along Poor Farm Ditch. The project is expected to replace deteriorating infrastructure and significantly increase the channel’s capacity to carry stormwater through the cities of West University Place and Southside Place. The Harris County Flood Control District project includes widening and deepening approximately 3,100 linear feet of the…

August 7, 20260Comments

Projects

Construction to Begin on $33 Million Poor Farm Ditch Flood Mitigation Project

Reconstruction will modernize 70-year-old channel and reduce flood risk in the Brays Bayou watershed WHAT: The Harris County Flood Control District, Harris County Precinct 1, and local, state, and federal partners will mark the start of construction on the $33 million Poor Farm Ditch Reconstruction Project, a major flood mitigation investment in the Brays Bayou…

July 10, 20260Comments