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Harris County Flood Control District Set to Break Ground on Willow Waterhole Greenway Project in Spring 2004
First Phase of Construction Released for Construction Bid
HOUSTON (February 2, 2004) - Together, the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) and the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce that the first phase of construction for the Willow Waterhole Greenway Project is scheduled to begin in spring 2004. Not only will the Willow Waterhole Greenway Project have a significant impact in reducing flood damage along Brays Bayou, but it will also bring much needed greenspace and recreational amenities to southwest Houston - creating open space for neighbors and families to enjoy.
"The Willow Waterhole Greenway Project is the cornerstone of a regional partnership between the HCFCD and the City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department, and sets a standard for how public entities can work together to better benefit the communities they serve," said Mike Talbott, director of the Harris County Flood Control District. "This project is a win-win situation for everyone, particularly area residents and business owners, reducing flood risk as it adds needed open greenspace and multi-use opportunities."
About Willow Waterhole Greenway Project
The Willow Waterhole Greenway Project was adopted in early 2000 and is a significant part of the Brays Bayou Flood Damage Reduction Project (Project Brays), a joint project by the HCFCD and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (the Corps).
The Willow Waterhole Greenway Project will encompass more than 200 acres of land in southwest Houston and bring greater greenspace and recreational amenities to the surrounding communities. The project calls for the creation of stormwater detention basins or storage "lakes" to hold water during heavy rainfall and decrease peak water flow into Willow Waterhole Bayou, a tributary of Brays Bayou. Surrounding the lakes will be an abundance of open greenspace accented with an assortment of trees and native plantings.
Although the HCFCD and the Corps are funding, implementing and maintaining the flood damage reduction portion of the Willow Waterhole Greenway Project, additional sponsorships will be needed to leverage funds for other recreational opportunities at Willow Waterhole.
The City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department was awarded a $750,000 grant by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to fund construction of the recreational and aesthetic amenities during the initial development of the Willow Waterhole Greenway Project. The City of Houston Parks and Recreation Department also will maintain the basic amenities and develop additional land to support recreational features, such as walking paths, bike trails, playgrounds, a performance pavilion, picnic areas and miniature lakes - helping to create a special place for neighbors and families to enjoy.
"This partnership would not have succeeded without the dedication, long-term focus and collaboration of a broad-based and diverse group of community leaders and organizations helping aid the Willow Waterhole project along," added Talbott.
The Willow Waterhole Greenway Project is generally located north of Highway 90, in the vicinity of S. Post Oak Rd. in southwest Harris County. The project also includes a link to the bayou between Gasmer and South Willow Drive.
The HCFCD is scheduled to begin construction in spring of 2004 and will utilize a phased approach, allowing construction to continue while additional land is acquired. The initial phase will focus on the excavation and development of approximately 80 acres of land. It is important to remember that, even though it will take several years to complete the project, every phase completed will deliver some level of relief and steadily reduce the risk of flooding.
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