The Texas Water Development Board recently approved more than $108 million for water, wastewater and flood mitigation projects across the state. Water system upgrades in Victoria County, Cleburne and Poteet will move forward with new support, and wastewater improvements in Harlingen and the East Aldine Management District will also receive funding.
In the board’s Nov. 19 announcement, the largest award went to the City of Irving, which secured $70 million for a major flood mitigation project. More than $50 million of the total is low-cost financing through the Flood Infrastructure Fund, an arrangement city officials expect will save about $27 million over the life of the loan. With the new assistance, Irving plans to rebuild and reinforce drainage channels, replace culverts, remove an outdated road crossing, and relocate nearby sewer and water lines.
The East Aldine Management District in Harris County also received significant support. The board approved $21 million for planning, design, and construction work to upgrade the district’s wastewater system. The package includes $10 million in loan forgiveness, and district officials expect to save about $3.2 million in interest through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund. The project will add new sewer lines, a lift station, and other improvements, and the district will develop an asset management plan as part of the effort.
The funding for the Irving and East Aldine projects, along with the upgrades in Victoria County, Cleburne, and Poteet are part of the board’s ongoing commitment to strengthening local infrastructure and supporting long-term water and flood planning across Texas.
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