Buffalo Bayou Park Slope Stabilization & Bench Sediment Removal
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CLIENT Harris County Flood Control District
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PROJECT COST $9.6 Million in Construction Value
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LOCATION Houston, TX
PROJECT STATS
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COMPLETION DATE
November 4, 2020
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Location
Houston, TX
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SERVICES
Hydrology and Hydraulics
Site Civil Services
Surveying
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160
acre park
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2
miles of improvements
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3
Phases
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Buffalo Bayou is a slow-moving river that flows across Houston. Along the river is a 160-acre park featuring 20-miles of trails, a 10-mile waterway, a dog park and more. Though the bayou is prone to flooding, it suffered an unusually large amount of damage during Hurricane Harvey.
SERVICE DETAILS
The Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) selected our team to act as the design engineer for a three-phase improvement project that involved removing existing sediment along the bayou, stabilizing slope failures, and installing preventative measures to prevent future erosion. Our team performed a topographic survey and conducted research on right-of-way boundaries, existing utilities, construction site accessibility, and necessary easements required for the project. We also delivered submittals and prepared a bid, which was approved by the HCFCD, the City of Houston, The Buffalo Bayou Partnership, Center Point, ATT, Harris County Urban Wildlife, and the Houston Parks and Recreations Department.
Project Awards:
- 2021 Engineering News-Record Best Projects: Award of Merit – Water/Environment
- 2020 Quiddity Project of the Year
Associated Project Members
Stephen Reiter, PE, Vice President
Hydrology & Hydraulics
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Erin Williford, PE, Client Manager
Business Development
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Jeromy Chandler, RPLS, Department Manager
Surveying
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Gao Lee, PE, CFM, Senior Engineer
Hydrology & Hydraulics
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