Flooding is expected to be reduced for up to 238 homes and businesses located near Turkey Gully after Houston City Council voted to expedite a drainage and paving project for the area Jan. 14.
The overview
Work for the Turkey Gully drainage and paving project will be located near the intersection of W. 21st and Bevis streets, according to meeting documents. The project will include:
- Acquiring parcels of land for the project through dedication, purchase or condemnation
- Building a new storm trunk system to push water from Turkey Gully into White Oak Bayou
- Improving storm drainage systems
- Constructing new sidewalks, curbs, driveways, underground utilities and additional detention, as needed
During the Jan. 14 meeting, Houston City Council member Abbie Kamin said the Turkey Gully project is expected to save:
- 238 properties from flood risk in a 10-year storm event
- 171 properties from flood risk during a two-year storm event
- 157 properties from flood risk in a 100-year storm event
