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Diversion Ditch Study Did Not Consider Obvious Opportunities that Might Have Reduced Costs, Flood Risk - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 07/30/2025 11:01am
Article Summary:
"Kingwood Diversion Ditch Study Overlooks Cost-Saving Flood Mitigation Alternatives, Says Local Engineer"
A recent Preliminary Engineering Report on the Kingwood Diversion Ditch project failed to consider three potential stormwater detention opportunities that could reduce costs and flooding risks in the area. Local engineer Chris Bloch, along with the late Stan Sarman, had identified these opportunities, which include creating additional detention capacities within Kingwood. Despite potential benefits, the existing plan proposes costly detention south of the San Jacinto West Fork that may have limited effectiveness, prompting calls for reevaluation during the final design phase.
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Date: 07/30/2025 11:01am
Article Summary:
"Kingwood Diversion Ditch Study Overlooks Cost-Saving Flood Mitigation Alternatives, Says Local Engineer"
A recent Preliminary Engineering Report on the Kingwood Diversion Ditch project failed to consider three potential stormwater detention opportunities that could reduce costs and flooding risks in the area. Local engineer Chris Bloch, along with the late Stan Sarman, had identified these opportunities, which include creating additional detention capacities within Kingwood. Despite potential benefits, the existing plan proposes costly detention south of the San Jacinto West Fork that may have limited effectiveness, prompting calls for reevaluation during the final design phase.
Read article here »