Lake Houston dam project secures $50M for final design, construction
Lake Houston dam project secures $50M for final design, construction
Source: Community Impact NE Houston
Date: 05/25/2023 5:05pm
Article Summary:
Lake Houston Dam Project Secures $50M for Final Design and Construction After Hurricane Harvey Shortcomings Highlighted
The Lake Houston Spillway Dam Improvement Project has received $50m in state funding for final design and construction, according to Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin. The project, which aims to address shortcomings of the Lake Houston spillway dam highlighted during Hurricane Harvey, includes a $200m design for improvements that would add 11 new flood gates to the existing structure. The funding breakdown includes $4.375m spent by the city of Houston on the design, $48m from the federal government, $30m in local funds, and $8m secured by U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw.
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Date: 05/25/2023 5:05pm
Article Summary:
Lake Houston Dam Project Secures $50M for Final Design and Construction After Hurricane Harvey Shortcomings Highlighted
The Lake Houston Spillway Dam Improvement Project has received $50m in state funding for final design and construction, according to Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin. The project, which aims to address shortcomings of the Lake Houston spillway dam highlighted during Hurricane Harvey, includes a $200m design for improvements that would add 11 new flood gates to the existing structure. The funding breakdown includes $4.375m spent by the city of Houston on the design, $48m from the federal government, $30m in local funds, and $8m secured by U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw.
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