Z-03 Flood Risk Reduction Downstream of Lower Greens Bayou Stormwater Detention Basin

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Recent Actions

September 28, 2021 – Harris County Commissioners Court authorized an agreement for engineering services to provide a drainage improvement study in support of the Greens Bayou P138-00-00 Tributary Improvements.

June 8, 2021 -Harris County Commissioners Court authorized and initiated a planning stage study for drainage improvements along HCFCD Unit# P138-00-00.

July 20, 2021 -Harris County Commissioners Court authorized negotiations for engineering services for a proposed drainage improvement study for the P138-00-00 watershed in support of this project.

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

April 28, 2019 - Harris County Commissioners Court approved a $850,000 contract for a feasibility study in support of this project.

December 17, 2019 - Harris County Commissioners Court authorized negotiations with an engineering firm in support of this project.

November 12, 2019 - Harris County Commissioners Court authorized and initiated this project.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This feasibility study will identify the existing causes of flooding and solutions to reduce the risk of flooding in the lower stretch of Greens Bayou. Potential solutions may include, but not limited to, channel conveyance improvements, construction of stormwater detention basins, or bridge adjustments or replacements.

This project is part of Bond Project Z-03, which includes various planning efforts in multiple watersheds or across Harris County.

Location

This feasibility study area begins at the Lower Greens Bayou Stormwater Detention Basin, located just north of Tidwell Road, and ends where Greens Bayou drains into the Houston Ship Channel. In total, the feasibility study area encompasses approximately 42 square miles and 13 miles of channel.

Stage

This project is in the FEASIBILITY STUDY stage.

Bond Project Listing

Total costs and funding mechanisms for projects recommended as a result of the feasibility study will be determined during the preliminary engineering and design stages.

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Virtual Community Engagement Meeting

The Harris County Flood Control District held a Community Engagement Meeting for the Lower Greens Bayou feasibility study in the Greens Bayou watershed.

Date: Wednesday, April 6, 2022

Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Virtual Project Workgroup Meeting #4

The fourth of four virtual Project Workgroup Meetings for this project was held on:

Date: Monday, September 20, 2021
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

You can submit a comment and see the meeting presentation and summary report by clicking the links below.

Virtual Project Workgroup Meeting #3

The third of four virtual Project Workgroup Meetings for this project was held on:

Date: Thursday, June 22, 2021
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

You can submit a comment and see the meeting presentation and summary report by clicking the links below.

Virtual Project Workgroup Meeting #2

The second of four virtual Project Workgroup Meetings for this project was held on:

Date: Thursday, March 11, 2021
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

You can submit a comment and see the meeting presentation and summary report by clicking the links below.

Virtual Project Workgroup Meeting #1

A virtual Project Workgroup Meeting for this project was held on:

Date: Thursday, December 10, 2020
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

You can submit a comment and see the meeting presentation and summary report by clicking the links below.