Bohac Pleased to Report Brickhouse Gully Basin is Complete

HOUSTON, TEXAS–State Representative Dwayne Bohac (R-Houston) said today that construction is now complete on the Brickhouse Gully stormwater detention basin. The project was completed ahead of schedule according to Harris County Flood Control District spokeswoman Heather Saucier.

“Great credit goes to the Harris County Flood Control District for helping folks in the Oak Forest and Mangum Manor subdivisions with very serious flooding issues related to Brickhouse Gulley,” Bohac said. “As Ike reminded us, we must continue to upgrade our infrastructure so that we are not left under water.”

Although only 75% complete in early September, the basin performed well during Hurricane Ike. The basin funneled and stored close to 36 million gallons of stormwater that otherwise would have overflowed from White Oak Bayou.

While Ike temporarily delayed construction on the basin, work resumed, and the $2 million project was completed in late 2008.

Bohac reported that once the turf has been established (approximately nine to 12 months after construction has been completed), the District will plant trees at the site as part of its vegetation management program.

The District also welcomes partnerships with other government or private entities to establish park features and trails on project sites, including the Brickhouse detention basin.

Brickhouse Gully begins in the Spring Branch area and extends from Gessner and Clay roads, runs east between Clay (43rd Street) and Kempwood (34th Street) and intersects White Oak Bayou near Watonga in the Oak Forest community.