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

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

West University Officials Receive Update on Potential FEMA Flood Map Changes

Officials in West University Place recently received a briefing on potential updates to FEMA flood maps that could affect how flood risk is represented in the area. The presentation to the West University City Council focused on how updated rainfall data, improved terrain modeling, and completed flood risk reduction projects are influencing the next generation…

March 16, 20260Comments