Inwood Forest Regional Detention

PROJECT NUMBER M-43HCFC-0002

LOCATION Refer to map

COUNCIL DISTRICT A

TYPE Drainage

BUDGET $81,900,000

START Winter 2023

COMPLETION Spring 2026

DETAILS The Inwood Project will provide flood damage reduction to over 4,400 structures in the White Oak Bayou and Vogel Creek watersheds. The City and County aim to build 12 floodwater detention basins to hold about 1,200 acre-feet of water. Houston Parks Board is to develop an amenities package which will include features such as trails, trail heads, exercise stations, benches, signage and landscaping that will complement the detention basins.

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General Project Information

	What is the purpose of this project? The City acquired the former golf course in 2011 as a potential flood mitigation facility.
	How long is this project going to take to complete? 37 months (1125 calendar days). Construction began in Winter 2023 and is anticipated to be completed in Spring 2026. The project schedule depends upon weather conditions.

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