What this is
Harris County approved $11.3 million to build the Westador Stormwater Basin, a new flood control project that will protect neighborhoods from flooding.
Type: Contract - AwardFile: 26-3114 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-05-04 Passed: 2026-05-14
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Key details
- Status: Approved by Harris County Commissioners Court in May 2024
- Cost: $11.3 million contract with DL Glover Clearing, LLC
- Project: Westador Stormwater Detention Basin construction
- Goal: 25% participation for minority and women-owned businesses
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
This new stormwater basin will help protect nearby neighborhoods from flooding during heavy rains and hurricanes. When water has a safe place to go, it won't flood our streets, homes, and businesses, keeping families safe and protecting property values.
If this passes
The basin will be built to collect and hold rainwater during storms, reducing flooding in nearby neighborhoods and protecting homes and businesses from flood damage.
If this does not pass
The area would remain vulnerable to flooding during heavy rains and storms, with water having nowhere safe to go except into streets and neighborhoods.
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