Harris County approved a $23.4 million contract to improve Poor Farm Ditch between Bellaire Boulevard and University Boulevard. This flood control project will make our neighborhoods safer during heavy rains and storms. The work involves expanding and deepening the drainage channel so water flows better when we get flooding. Poor Farm Ditch runs through several Harris County communities. When it backs up during storms, nearby homes and businesses can flood. This project will help protect families and their property. The improvements include making the channel wider and stronger. Workers will also add better drainage features. This means less flooding risk for people who live and work near the ditch. Harris County's Flood Control District manages this work. They focus on keeping our communities safe from flood damage. The contract went to Mc2 Civil, LLC after a competitive bidding process. The project includes goals for minority and women-owned business participation. Residents can track the project's progress through Harris County meetings. You can contact the Flood Control District if you have questions about how this affects your neighborhood. The work should start soon and will take several months to complete. This is part of Harris County's ongoing effort to improve flood protection across our region.
Poor Farm Ditch floods during storms, putting nearby homes and businesses at risk. This $23.4 million project will widen and deepen the channel so water flows better, protecting families and property from flood damage in several Harris County neighborhoods.
