What this is
Harris County invests $300K in engineering for a new stormwater basin near Clay Road to protect west Harris County from flooding.
Type: Contract - AmendmentFile: 26-2951 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-30 Passed: 2026-05-14
Yesenia.Martinez@hcfcd.hctx.net
Key details
- Funding: $300,000 for engineering design
- Location: Clay Road near Grand Parkway, Addicks Reservoir area
- Engineer: R.G. Miller Engineers
- Affected area: Precinct 4, west Harris County neighborhoods
- Purpose: Reduce flooding by capturing and slowly releasing stormwater
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
This new stormwater basin will help protect west Harris County homes and businesses from flooding during heavy storms like Hurricane Harvey. Better flood control means safer neighborhoods and less property damage for families in the Addicks area.
If this passes
A new stormwater basin will be designed and built to capture flood water during storms, helping protect nearby homes and businesses from flood damage.
If this does not pass
The area would continue to rely on current flood control systems without this additional protection from stormwater runoff.
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