Ledbetter Sump Erosion Control Wall –
Phase II
- Removing approximately 150 feet of the existing retaining wall on the western side of the Ledbetter Sump and replacing with a new wall
- Installing new sod and grading the slope of the sump walls after the wall is installed
Target completion: Summer 2011
Grapevine Creek Cleanout and Flume Repair
- Removing debris, vegetation and trees that are inhibiting storm water flow
- Initiating routine maintenance of the creek area, including mowing 20 feet on both sides of the waterway
- Repairing joints to the concrete flume – an open artificial water channel – to stop water from flowing below the flume, causing dirt to washout
Target completion: Summer 2011
Canoe Canal Dredging
- Dredging to remove silt and dirt that has accumulated due to the new construction north of the area
- Installing new sod to the damaged areas and grading the slopes after the dredging is completing
Target completion: Summer 2011
Campion Trails Extension
- Working with the Valley Ranch Association and City of Irving to extend the Campion Trail into Valley Ranch from Sam Houston Park
- Building an erosion control wall to facilitate the building of the pedestrian bridge
Target completion: Spring 2011
Valley Ranch Sump Erosion
- Installing plantings along 2,360 feet of shoreline near the Valley Ranch Sump to decrease current erosion and prevent future deterioration of the shoreline
- Conducting research to determine the most environmentally friendly way to manage erosion
- Selecting a natural and effective method of erosion control using native Texas plantings
Target completion: Summer 2011
Emergency Backup Power Research
- Evaluating the existing electrical system that supports the pump station and researching a backup power plan to support pump station services and provide redundancy in electrical power source.
Target completion: 2012
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