Mid City Times

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, has taken another step forward in the Central City Flood Control Project with the awarding of a $4.5 million contract to Black and Veatch-GEI Joint Venture. This contract is part of the $423 million in federal funding that the project has received in the past two years.

The Central City Flood Control Project is a comprehensive initiative aimed at providing flood risk functions along the Clear Fork and West Fork of the Trinity River. It includes various components such as a bypass channel, three flood gates, a pump station, and two dams. Additionally, floodwater storage sites will be established in Gateway Park, Ham Branch, Riverside Park, Rockwood Park West, Samuels Avenue, and University Drive.

The project's main objective is to provide enhanced flood protection to over 2,400 acres of established neighborhoods in Fort Worth. These flood control measures will ensure that the original system can effectively handle the level of flood risk it was designed for.

According to a spokesperson from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the latest contract awarded to Black and Veatch-GEI Joint Venture is crucial in moving the project forward. They stated, "The designs of the Trinity Point, Clear Fork and TRWD Flood Gates and TRWD Pump Station add to the additional ongoing designs of the North Bypass Channel, South Bypass Channel, Rockwood Park Valley Storage, University Drive Valley Storage and Gateway Park Valley Storage, which are required to keep the project moving full speed ahead."

The Central City Flood Control Project has garnered significant federal support, with $423 million in funding allocated to date. This demonstrates the recognition of the project's importance in mitigating flood risks and protecting Fort Worth communities.

The project's progress is a positive development for the residents of Fort Worth. The enhanced flood protection measures will provide peace of mind and safeguard their properties from potential flood damage.