After years of trying, the Trinity River flood control project in Fort Worth is finally receiving additional federal funding.
The Army Corps of Engineers has okayed a plan for the construction of the bypass channel at Fort Worth's Panther Island that will include $403 million in federal funding.
"This is a great day for Fort Worth," says Congresswoman Kay Granger, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee. "As the leaders in flood control, I thank the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for understanding that responsibility and addressing that need for Fort Worth. Our community will be safer thanks to their hard work and tireless commitment."
The funding will allow the Corps of Engineers to complete the final design and construction of the project.
"This funding announcement delivers the certainty that will make our community safer and the green light for further investment in the area," says Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. "This is an incredible moment in Fort Worth’s history."
"This flood project helps us handle our growth without raising people's taxes," says Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley. "It's a win-win for all."
"This funding addresses Fort Worth's flood risks that are a result of a rapidly growing population, which has tripled in size since our current levee system was built in 1960," says Leah King, president of the Tarrant Regional Water District. "This funding will update our levee system to reduce the risk of flooding to over 2,400 acres of Fort Worth neighborhoods."
Federal, county, and city leaders are slated to discuss this federal funding at a news conference tomorrow.
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