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West University Place officials will notify more than 30 property owners who stand to be affected by the planned widening of Poor Farm Ditch. Public Works Director Michael Leech and Har- ris County Flood Control District officials gave the formal update to City Council Dec. 8. Explained Construction is expected to start in late spring or early summer, Leech said, with a projected duration of 28-29 months. The context An estimated $36 million in project Poor Farm Ditch work slated to start in spring
improvements will take place south of Bellaire Boulevard and go north to University Boulevard, according to HCFCD officials, to address failing concrete lining and to reconstruct the channel. Funding for the project is a combined effort between local, state and federal dollars, accord- ing to city officials, which includes funding from neighboring Southside Place. What to expect Here’s what to expect about fencing, yard drains and trees, according to city officials: • Temporary construction fence along the project’s right-of-way that defines the construction zone • Private fences will need to be removed by the county, then placed back once able • Trees and shrubs within the project’s right-of-way that conflict with the project will have to be removed by the county contractor In most locations after construction, HCFCD will install a six-foot permanent chain-link fence along the channel limits to secure access. Some locations will also have a maintenance walkway
RICHMOND AVE. WESTHEIMER RD. Poor Farm Ditch boundaries The waterway runs from just south of Greenway Plaza to the Brays Bayou through the cities of Houston, West University Place and Southside Place.
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to access the project inside the fence. What residents should know A broader public meeting on the project is being planned in January or February.
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