Clear Creek $5.5 million watershed project set to begin in February

The Harris County Flood Control District is initiating the Clear Creek watershed project, allocating $5.5 million to diminish flood risks, primarily through the excavation of the Friendswood Detention Basin, as per a news release dated February 12.

Key Points:

– The excavation, costing $5.5 million, aims to prepare the site for constructing the stormwater detention basin on a 105-acre parcel north of Clear Creek, south of FM 1959, and east of Blackhawk Boulevard.
– The detention basin will complement future channel improvement endeavors, mitigating flood hazards in the Clear Creek watershed by temporarily storing stormwater to prevent upstream or downstream flooding.
– Project stakeholders include the Harris County Flood Control District, City of Friendswood, Galveston County, and Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District.
Project Funding:

– The total cost for the Friendswood Regional Stormwater Detention Basin project is approximately $32.4 million.
– Funding sources comprise $13.5 million from the 2018 bond program, $8 million from the City of Friendswood, $7.5 million from Galveston County, and $3.5 million from the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District.
Anticipated Progress:

– Excavation is scheduled to commence in February and is projected to span 327 working days.
– Motorists are urged to exercise caution around construction access points and along truck routes off FM 1959 due to increased truck traffic.
– Residents can stay updated by visiting the project webpage and submitting any inquiries or feedback they may have.