Frenchmens Creek

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Project Overview

The Frenchmen's Creek project aims to remove flood-prone structures from the floodplain, thereby reducing flood risk and enhancing the natural function of the area. The initiative involves the acquisition and demolition of five repetitive loss properties to create approximately five acres of greenspace. This transformation is expected to restore native habitat for wildlife and vegetation, contributing to improved floodplain management.


Location

The project is situated in the Frenchmen's Creek area of Friendswood, Texas, specifically targeting five townhomes located along Clear Creek.


Collaboration

The project is a collaborative effort between the City of Friendswood and the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District. An Interlocal Agreement between the two entities outlines their respective responsibilities, including the District's role in designing and constructing drainage improvements, and the City's involvement in property maintenance post-construction.


Funding

The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds, specifically targeting areas affected by repetitive flooding. This funding supports the acquisition, demolition, and environmental restoration efforts associated with the project..

Project Overview

The Frenchmen's Creek project aims to remove flood-prone structures from the floodplain, thereby reducing flood risk and enhancing the natural function of the area. The initiative involves the acquisition and demolition of five repetitive loss properties to create approximately five acres of greenspace. This transformation is expected to restore native habitat for wildlife and vegetation, contributing to improved floodplain management.


Location

The project is situated in the Frenchmen's Creek area of Friendswood, Texas, specifically targeting five townhomes located along Clear Creek.


Collaboration

The project is a collaborative effort between the City of Friendswood and the Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District. An Interlocal Agreement between the two entities outlines their respective responsibilities, including the District's role in designing and constructing drainage improvements, and the City's involvement in property maintenance post-construction.


Funding

The project is funded through Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds, specifically targeting areas affected by repetitive flooding. This funding supports the acquisition, demolition, and environmental restoration efforts associated with the project..

  • Project Timeline Update

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    The Galveston County Consolidated Drainage District is pleased to report significant progress on the Frenchmen’s Creek Flood Mitigation Project in Friendswood.

    • January 2025: Completion of final design and permitting phases.

    • February 2025: Acquisition and demolition of five flood-prone residential structures finalized.

    • March 2025: Site preparation and initial grading began to restore natural floodplain function.

    • April 2025: Environmental restoration underway, including native vegetation planting and habitat enhancement.

    • May 2025 (Upcoming): Installation of drainage infrastructure improvements to support floodwater flow.

    • June 2025 (Projected): Project completion with dedicated greenspace opening to the public.

    This project aims to reduce flood risk, improve community safety, and restore natural habitats along Frenchmen’s Creek. GCCDD thanks the community for their support and cooperation throughout the process.

    For weekly updates and more information, visit www.gccdd.dst.tx.us/projects.

Page last updated: 10 Jun 2025, 01:59 PM