HOUSTON – An eroded part of a northwest Harris County creek is being repaired.
Harris County Flood Control District officials said the severe erosion occurred in a sharp bend of Cypress Creek near Cypress Creek Volunteer Fire Department Station No. 23 on Cypresswood Drive near Cutten Road.
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Erosion is caused by a combination of poor soil quality and the continual flow of storm water through the creek. In Harris County, soils are often sandy in texture and can easily wear down, particularly with a constant flow of water through a bayou, creek or other waterway.
"The erosion had not impacted the fire station, but it is wearing away the south bank of the creek and moving close to the property line," said Heather Saucier, Flood Control District spokeswoman. "This project will help protect against erosion occurring at that location in the future."
Officials said that if the erosion was not repaired, it could affect the creek's ability to move water downstream.
The project, which costs about $280,000, started on March 7 and will take about 45 days to complete. Crews will reconstruct and stabilize the bank by installing buried rip-rock and grass sodding.