NUECES COUNTY, Texas — Nueces County has a history of frequent flooding but several cities are working to resolve this issue with drainage projects.
Gabriel Hinojosa with the city of Corpus Christi Public Works said there are several drainage projects from North Beach to Oso Creek. La Volla Creek, a 19 million-dollar drainage project will be voted on Tuesday at a city council meeting.
"That's going to relieve drainage not only from La Molina, Los Encinos, Las Colinas but all the way to the upper drenches that reach up to the airport," Hinojosa said.
Construction on phase 1 of the 134-acre dentition pond project is expected to begin July and be completed in December of next year.
"So, this project aims to take these neighborhoods outside of those flood plans, 100-year flood plans so to significantly decrease flooding in that area," Hinojosa.
Robstown is another city known for flooding. Nueces County drainage commissioner Jesse Rojas said this master plan is historic and crucial for the city.
"The drainage district has been around for over 100 years, and this hasn't happened.," Rojas said. "We've haven't had an infrastructure change like this in the history of the drainage history."
The projects are estimated to cost over $60 million, but Rojas said through a combination of state funding and bonds that will cover most or all of the cost.
"So, we were able to save millions of dollars just with that 1st round of funding. That qualified us to go to this 2nd round of funding," Rojas.
Starting Monday, the drainage district will set out equipment to prepare for next week's rain, but Rojas says they can't wait to begin the projects.
"I think doing these infrastructure upgrades is going to be vital for the quality of life for Robstown, in our area," Rojas said.
Rojas said there are four projects set to begin construction soon, but the drainage district is awaiting state approval.