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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 03/13/2026 7:09pm

Article Summary:
**Harris County Seeks 20-Month Extension, Pushing Kingwood Diversion Ditch Project Completion to 2027**
The Harris County Flood Control District has requested a 20-month extension for the Kingwood Diversion Ditch Project, citing prolonged cost negotiations, even though the original two-year contract period is set to expire before construction begins. First identified as a top flood-control priority in 2020, the project has faced repeated delays in engineering, approvals, and grant administration, pushing its projected completion to the end of 2027. Critics argue the extended timeline raises concerns about management and urgency in addressing flood risks.

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