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Construction Advisory for Aldine Westfield Stormwater Detention Basin - Phase II

9/10/2021

In an effort to keep you informed about the Harris County Flood Control District’s continuing improvements in the Greens Bayou Watershed, we want to notify you of an upcoming construction project. This fall, the Flood Control District will excavate Phase II of the Aldine Westfield Stormwater Detention Basin, located on the east side of Aldine Westfield Road, between Greens Road and Beltway 8.

Phase II will be constructed in the northern compartment of the stormwater detention basin’s footprint. This second and final phase of construction will involve excavating approximately 889,000 cubic yards of soil. Phase I, located in the southern compartment of the basin’s footprint was completed during the spring of 2021. Together, the two phases are anticipated to hold a total of approximately 1,250 acre-feet, or 407 million gallons of excess stormwater that might otherwise flood area homes and businesses during heavy rain events.

This project is part of the comprehensive flood risk reduction plan for the mid-reach stretch of Greens Bayou. This plan includes channel conveyance improvements and four stormwater detention basins: Aldine Westfield (Phase I complete), Glen Forest (complete), Kuykendahl (complete) and Lauder (Phase I in construction).

Construction equipment will access the work area via Aldine Westfield Road. The contractor will use heavy construction equipment such as dump trucks, excavators, and bulldozers to remove trees, vegetation, and excavated soil. Motorists are urged to be alert to truck traffic when passing near the construction access point and along truck routes.

Project Name: Aldine Westfield Stormwater Detention Basin - Phase II
2018 HCFCD Bond ID:  Project C-33
Project ID: P500-04-00-E005
Contractor: Sprint Sand & Clay, LLC
Contract Amount: $11,420,726.34
Construction Start: Fall 2021
Contract Duration: 511 calendar days

The Flood Control District appreciates your patience through the duration of this project. Should you have questions or comments, please contact us at www.hcfcd.org/contact-us or visit the project page at www.hcfcd.org/C33.