Z-02 Flood Risk Reduction on Willow Waterhole Bayou D112-00-00

Z-02 Flood Risk Reduction on Willow Waterhole Bayou D112-00-00
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Recent Actions

May 19, 2020 -Harris County Commissioners Court approved new Bond ID added to the 2018 Bond Program List.

April 28, 2020 - Harris County Commissioners Court authorized the acquisition of one tract for this project.

February 11, 2020 - Harris County Commissioners Court authorized this project and approved the acquisition of two tracts of land in support of this project.

Project Description

This partnership project with the City of Houston will develop a flood risk reduction project for Willow Waterhole Bayou, D112-00-00, in the Westbury neighborhood of the Brays Bayou watershed. The Flood Control District will purchase flood-prone properties from willing sellers, clear the properties and create a temporary shallow swale that will address street flooding in the area. These steps will complement a future City of Houston plan to address neighborhood drainage.

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What is a Swale?

An extreme rainfall swale is a 6 to 12 inch deep depression designed to channel groundwater runoff away from homes

Westbury Swale Sites and Property Acquisitions

Link to map of Westbury Subdivision Swale Sites and Property Acquisitions

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