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Excavation Rate of Woodridge Detention Basin Suddenly Increases - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 06/30/2026 5:02pm
Article Summary:
**Woodridge Detention Basin Excavation Accelerates Amid Deadline Pressure, But Questions Remain**
Excavation work at the Woodridge Detention Basin has sharply increased in recent days, with significantly more truckloads of dirt leaving the site, coinciding with the start of Harris County Flood Control District’s new executive director. While the faster pace is a positive sign, current hauling rates may still fall short of meeting contractual deadlines tied to major federal funding, and work has yet to begin on a related portion of the project.
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Date: 06/30/2026 5:02pm
Article Summary:
**Woodridge Detention Basin Excavation Accelerates Amid Deadline Pressure, But Questions Remain**
Excavation work at the Woodridge Detention Basin has sharply increased in recent days, with significantly more truckloads of dirt leaving the site, coinciding with the start of Harris County Flood Control District’s new executive director. While the faster pace is a positive sign, current hauling rates may still fall short of meeting contractual deadlines tied to major federal funding, and work has yet to begin on a related portion of the project.
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