A new video taken by Elm Grove resident Jeff Miller from Webb Street in Porter shows that the Woodridge developer has not yet begun excavating detention pond N1. The area has been cleared and grubbed since long before the May 7th rain that flooded more than 200 homes in Elm Grove and Porter.
Video courtesy of Jeff Miller shows the area within Woodridge Village where detention pond N1 should be.Taken 9/5/19.
This is for the historical record in case any of those tropical depressions brewing in the Gulf or the Atlantic meanders this way. It seems we’ve been here before. Detention Pond S2 had not yet been excavated when the May 7th flood hit. These Perry Homes folks are certainly connoisseurs of edge work.
Posted by Bob Rehak with video from Jeff Miller on 9/6/19.
738 days after Hurricane Harvey
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My last update on Woodridge construction was 18 days ago and little has changed since then according to Elm Grove resident Jeff Miller who tracks construction progress on the site.
The culvert under the street that connects the northern and southern portions of Woodridge Village is now complete. But the street itself has no concrete or curbs.Photo courtesy of Jeff Miller.
According to Miller, “The culvert across Taylor Gully and cement structure around it are complete and ready for the road crew to pave over it.”
The trees that used to separate the northern and southern halves of the development are gone.Photo courtesy of Jeff Miller.
“The clearing continues in the northern section. More trees are laying down and turning brown. I have seen some activity like preliminary marking of the future detention pond N1,” says Miller.
The overflow channel between Taylor Gully and detention pond S2 just north of Village Springs in Elm Grove is being lined with rocks and concrete.Video courtesy of Jeff Miller.Looking west and panning north. This clip shows that the construction company has hydromulched the berm that separates Woodridge Village from Elm Grove. Video courtesy of Jeff Miller.
“The berm, swale and backslope interceptor structures seem to be complete on the southern border with Elm Grove,” continued Miller. “They have sprayed the slopes with a green fertilizer/seed mixture.”
On the plus side, maybe the grass will help prevent more erosion.
Posted by Bob Rehak with help from Jeff Miller
735 Days since Hurricane Harvey and almost 4 months since the Elm Grove flood
The thoughts expressed in this post represent my opinions on matters of public policy and safety. They are protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution and the Anti-SLAPP statute of the great state of Texas.
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Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has nearly completed restoration of Taylor Gully between Bassingham and the Montgomery County line. At least one drain pipe still needs to be installed and some dirt needs to be removed. But the drainage ditch itself is looking much better.
Taylor Gully Excavated, New Pipe Installed
Said Jeff Miller, an Elm Grove resident tracking the work, said, “Most all grading and sediment removal is complete. It looks like they are finishing rebuilding and installing one last backslope interceptor pipe. In all, I counted 8 new pipes and 2 cleared pipes, the majority on the west side of the gully.”
Looking south into Taylor Gully from the culvert that separates Woodridge Village and Elm Grove. This ditch had become clogged from upstream erosion.But now, HCFCD has almost totally restored conveyance. All images courtesy of Jeff Miller.
New Drain Pipe Work Nearly Complete
HCFCD reset this inlet behind Abel and Nancy Vera’s backyard. New backslpoe interceptor pipe with concrete structure not yet poured; end of metal pipe will be trimmed flush with concrete.Drain pipe exits have been cleared.Some were totally submerged in sediment.Soil near Rustic Elms still needs to be removed and replacement pipe installed.
Thank You, HCFCD!
A big shout out to the men, women and contractors of the Harris County Flood Control District for excellent work. It will help protect hundreds of homes that flooded on May 7.
Posted by Bob Rehak and Jeff Miller
734 Days since Hurricane Harvey
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Miller Video Shows No Construction Progress on Woodridge N1 Detention Pond
A new video taken by Elm Grove resident Jeff Miller from Webb Street in Porter shows that the Woodridge developer has not yet begun excavating detention pond N1. The area has been cleared and grubbed since long before the May 7th rain that flooded more than 200 homes in Elm Grove and Porter.
This is for the historical record in case any of those tropical depressions brewing in the Gulf or the Atlantic meanders this way. It seems we’ve been here before. Detention Pond S2 had not yet been excavated when the May 7th flood hit. These Perry Homes folks are certainly connoisseurs of edge work.
Posted by Bob Rehak with video from Jeff Miller on 9/6/19.
738 days after Hurricane Harvey
Woodridge Village Construction Near Standstill
Construction progress on the Woodridge Village site has nearly ground to a crawl. After:
…Perry Homes should rename Woodridge Village the Village of the Damned (after the 1960 horror movie). What possesses these people!
Construction Update
The development is reportedly still months behind schedule. That may have something to do with more than 200 lawsuits against the developer.
My last update on Woodridge construction was 18 days ago and little has changed since then according to Elm Grove resident Jeff Miller who tracks construction progress on the site.
According to Miller, “The culvert across Taylor Gully and cement structure around it are complete and ready for the road crew to pave over it.”
“The clearing continues in the northern section. More trees are laying down and turning brown. I have seen some activity like preliminary marking of the future detention pond N1,” says Miller.
“The berm, swale and backslope interceptor structures seem to be complete on the southern border with Elm Grove,” continued Miller. “They have sprayed the slopes with a green fertilizer/seed mixture.”
On the plus side, maybe the grass will help prevent more erosion.
Posted by Bob Rehak with help from Jeff Miller
735 Days since Hurricane Harvey and almost 4 months since the Elm Grove flood
The thoughts expressed in this post represent my opinions on matters of public policy and safety. They are protected by the First Amendment of the US Constitution and the Anti-SLAPP statute of the great state of Texas.
Upstream Section of Taylor Gully Nearly Restored
Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has nearly completed restoration of Taylor Gully between Bassingham and the Montgomery County line. At least one drain pipe still needs to be installed and some dirt needs to be removed. But the drainage ditch itself is looking much better.
Taylor Gully Excavated, New Pipe Installed
Said Jeff Miller, an Elm Grove resident tracking the work, said, “Most all grading and sediment removal is complete. It looks like they are finishing rebuilding and installing one last backslope interceptor pipe. In all, I counted 8 new pipes and 2 cleared pipes, the majority on the west side of the gully.”
This ditch had become clogged from upstream erosion. But now, HCFCD has almost totally restored conveyance. All images courtesy of Jeff Miller.
New Drain Pipe Work Nearly Complete
Thank You, HCFCD!
A big shout out to the men, women and contractors of the Harris County Flood Control District for excellent work. It will help protect hundreds of homes that flooded on May 7.
Posted by Bob Rehak and Jeff Miller
734 Days since Hurricane Harvey