Project ID: Q534-01-00-00-E001
In an effort to keep you informed about the Harris County Flood Control District’s continuing improvements in the Cedar Bayou watershed, we want to notify you of an upcoming construction project. Starting in February 2022, the Flood Control District will begin an Excavation and Removal (E&R) project on property southwest of FM 1960 and east of FM 2100.
An E&R is a cost-effective tool that allows us to remove large quantity of soil at a fraction of the cost compared to a typical basin construction. This property will be an active construction zone for the extent of the contract, which could be up to three years.
The work involves heavy machinery and will include clearing multiple paths for the crews and equipment to access the work site, as well as excavating and removing soil and other material. The work will impact footpaths and bike trails throughout the property and will require closing the construction zone to visitors, for their safety and the safety of work crews.
Physical barriers and safety signage alerting visitors to the closure of this property will be placed at access points and additional signage will be added as needed. Residents are asked to follow all posted signage and remain clear of the construction zone. Violators will be prosecuted.
More about the Flood Control District’s Excavation & Removal Program
An E&R allows the Flood Control District to get started on the most time-consuming part of a basin project, by removing a large quantity of soil from the site, at a fraction of the cost as compared to typical basin construction.
- The Flood Control District provides a general excavation layout to the E&R contractor, in keeping with expectations for the basin’s ultimate design.
- The E&R contractor can appropriately use material excavated from that limited footprint, helping to reduce future construction costs, and allowing available construction funding to go that much further.
- The duration of the E&R agreement is three years; however, this agreement could be extended or terminated at an earlier date.
- At a later date, the Flood Control District will hire a construction firm to complete construction according to the Cedar Bayou Tributary Analysis design plans, producing a fully functional expansion to the existing stormwater detention basin.
Project Name: E&R Q534-01-00-E001
Precinct: 2
Contractor – Construction-Sidekick, LLC
Contract Amount – $1,000.00
Construction Start – Winter/2021-2022
Construction Contract Duration – Approximately three years
To ask a question or to comment on project activities, please visit the Cedar Bayou Stormwater Detention Basin project webpage hcfcd.org/F45.