HARRIS COUNTY, Texas – Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher announced on Wednesday that Harris County has received $32.7 million that will be used for a construction improvement project for the Poor Farm Ditch drainage channel.
The channel moves stormwater from West University Place and Southside Place to Brays Bayou. The funding for the reconstruction includes local, federal and state funds.
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Harris County Flood Control District obtained $5.7 million, the City of Southside Place received $150,000 and the City of West University Place obtained $150,000.
Texas State Rep. Ann Johnson (D-Houston) and Texas State Sen. Joan Huffman (R-Houston) secured $16.9 million, and Fletcher received $9.8 million.
The money will be used to create a new channel structure and fix the older channels by improving water capacity and making access ramps stronger. With the funds, Harris County Flood Control District will also conduct maintenance.
The new changes are expected to reduce flooding in these communities and ensure the channel works adequately. Fletcher requested the funding last year from Congress through the Consolidated Appropriations Act that provides money to necessary projects.
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