Commissioner Lesley Briones Highlights Flood Bond Progress, Brings New Investments to Precinct 4
Flood protection remains a top priority for residents across Harris County, especially in communities within Harris County Precinct 4 such as Cypress, Katy, Alief, Meyerland, Gulfton, and Sharpstown. On September 18, Harris County Commissioners Court unanimously approved a reform plan for the 2018 Flood Bond program that promises stronger accountability, fairness, and progress on dozens of high-need projects.
The updated plan directs $4.16 billion in remaining bond and partnership funding toward the completion of 147 projects across Harris County, including 27 projects within Precinct 4. By leveraging partnership funds, the county aims to maximize taxpayer dollars while protecting more families from the risks of future floods.
Commissioner Lesley Briones emphasized the urgency of these efforts. “We must be relentless in delivering progress and protection to mitigate the risk of future floods,” she said.
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Flood Resilience for Precinct 4
Precinct 4 was among the hardest-hit areas during Hurricane Harvey in 2017, when more than a trillion gallons of stormwater devastated Harris County. Now, several large-scale projects are moving forward:
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Keegans Bayou (Alief): $76 million for conveyance improvements, stormwater detention basins, and drainage system upgrades.
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Cypress Ditch Flood Mitigation Project (Gulfton, Bellaire, 610 Corridor): $10 million combined with over $100 million in partnership funding.
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South Mayde Creek (Katy area): $45 million to construct channel upgrades and detention basins.
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Little Cypress Frontier Program (Cypress area): $130 million to expand Little Cypress Creek with nine detention basins, enhanced conveyance, and added green space.
These efforts add to completed work in Precinct 4, including new and improved detention basins across Cypress, Little Cypress, and Spring Creek watersheds, along with added retention capacity supporting the Addicks Reservoir along South Mayde Creek.
Transparency and Accountability
The reform plan also reinforces accountability to taxpayers. The Harris County Flood Control District will:
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Maintain and update the Flood Bond Dashboard quarterly with project schedules, scores, budgets, and locations.
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Provide quarterly updates to Commissioners Court on all project progress.
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Convene a Flood Bond Working Group to review and guide efforts.
“Taxpayers deserve to know how every dollar is being put to work. We must hold ourselves to the highest standards of transparency, accountability, and good stewardship of public funds as we build a safer, more resilient Harris County,”Commissioner Briones said.
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Community Impact
Since voters approved the $2.5 billion flood bond in 2018, Harris County has already invested about $1 billion in more than 50 projects, 14 of which were completed in Precinct 4. With this next phase, residents can expect continued improvements to flood control infrastructure that will safeguard homes, businesses, and schools across the district.
For families in Williamsburg Settlement, these projects represent more than just construction—they reflect a long-term commitment to flood resilience and neighborhood safety.
Stay connected with My Neighborhood News for ongoing updates on flood control projects in Precinct 4 and how they affect your community.
Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
