Watershed Protection is planning two projects to reduce flooding in the Oak Park and Oak Acres subdivisions.
Oak Acres
The project will improve the low water crossing on Oak Blvd. to make the neighborhood more accessible during floods. We will also upgarde the drainage ditches and culverts to handle local runoff. For questions about Oak Acres, please email John Middleton, P.E., or call him at 512-974-3515.
Oak Park
A combination of solutions is needed. Among other changes, the project will include:
- Making changes to two channels so they can handle more water and have a natural look.
- Directing water from the west into the channels
- Enlarging culverts on Oakclaire Dr. and Parkwood Dr.
- Installing a new storm drain system.
For questions about Oak Park, please email Rupali Sabnis, P.E., or call her at 512-974-3375.
Timeline
Capital improvement projects take many years from start to finish. The process includes the following phases:
- Preliminary Engineering – a solution is identified and costs are estimated.
- Design – the details are worked out and construction plans drawn up.
- Bidding and Permitting – a contractor is hired and all permits are acquired.
- Construction.
In October 2017, the preliminary engineering phase was completed. Construction for both projects is expected to begin in 2020.
Documents
- PowerPoint from the public meeting on November 14, 2017
- Preliminary Engineering Report
- PowerPoint from the public meeting on November 3, 2016 (Please note that the pictures on the maps are meant to help illustrate the terms. They do not represent exactly what each option will look like.)
- Option 1 Map from 2016 meeting
- Option 2 Map from 2016 meeting
- Gaines Tributary Watershed Study
- PowerPoint from the public meeting on March 10, 2015
- PowerPoint from the public meeting on September 19, 2013
- PowerPoint from the public meeting on August 30, 2012
Flood Safety
We encourage residents of this area to take the following steps:
- Consider purchasing flood insurance for both the structure and the contents. You do not need to be in a floodplain, and renters can purchase policies too. Rates will be lower now before the floodplain information is submitted to FEMA. Contact your insurance agent.
- Stay informed by signing up for Warn Central Texas.
- Have an emergency plan. Please keep in mind that you may be safer staying at your home than trying to escape a flood in your vehicle. Most fatalities during floods happen in vehicles. There are several streets in this neighborhood that may be impassible with enough rain.
- Make an emergency kit.
- Get to know your neighbors. They are often the ones who can respond first in an emergency.
Email Updates
To receive email updates, please send an email to Stephanie Lott.