Harris County approved $300,000 in additional funding for engineering services to design a new stormwater detention basin on South Mayde Creek. This basin will be built at Clay Road near Grand Parkway in the Addicks Reservoir Watershed. R.G. Miller Engineers will handle the design and bidding phases of this flood control project. This matters because our community faces serious flooding risks, especially in west Harris County. The Addicks area has experienced major flooding during storms like Harvey. This new detention basin will capture stormwater runoff and slowly release it, reducing flood damage to nearby homes and businesses. The project directly impacts residents in Precinct 4, including neighborhoods near Clay Road, Grand Parkway, and the broader Addicks watershed. When storms hit, this basin will help protect families, schools, and businesses from dangerous flooding. The engineering work ensures the basin is properly designed to handle our area's intense rainfall. Harris County Flood Control District manages these projects to keep our communities safer. To stay informed about this project or other flood control efforts in your area, contact the Harris County Flood Control District. You can also attend Commissioners Court meetings to learn about infrastructure investments in your neighborhood. These projects show Harris County's commitment to protecting residents from flooding through smart engineering and community planning.
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.
