Harris County Commissioners Court approved a $1.3 million contract with R.G. Miller Engineers to build a stormwater detention basin in the Cypresswood and Jones Road area. This project is part of Harris County's ongoing flood control efforts in the Cypress Creek Watershed, funded by voter-approved bonds. The detention basin will capture and slowly release rainwater during heavy storms, reducing flooding in northwest Harris County neighborhoods. This matters because flooding damages homes, closes roads, and threatens our safety. Many families in this area have experienced repeated flooding during hurricanes and severe weather. The new basin will help protect thousands of residents and businesses along Cypresswood Drive and Jones Road. The project includes preliminary design, bidding oversight, and construction management by the engineering firm. Harris County Flood Control District manages this work to keep our communities safer from flood damage. The contract requires 19.60% participation from minority and women-owned businesses, supporting local economic growth. Construction will likely take 12-24 months once design is complete. Residents can track progress through Harris County Flood Control District meetings and online updates. Contact the Flood Control District at the provided email for project updates or questions about how this basin will benefit your neighborhood.
Flooding damages homes, closes roads, and threatens safety. Many northwest Houston families have faced repeated flooding during storms. This new stormwater basin will help protect thousands of residents and businesses by capturing rainwater and releasing it slowly.
