Danubina Flood Mitigation
SALIENT FEATURES
Flood Risk Management
Field Investigations
Hydrologic Modeling
Hydraulic Analysis
Plans & Specifications
Cost Estimate
Construction Support
Construction Cost: $35M
infraTECH served as Prime Consultant
CLIENT
Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) and the City of Baytown
LOCATION:
Baytown, Texas
BACKGROUND
The Danubina and E James area in Baytown Texas have experienced significant flooding in the past, notably during hurricane Harvey more than 3,500 homes were impacted. To mitigate the drainage issues in this area, a partnership project has been undertaken by the Haris County Flood Control District and the City of Baytown (COB).
PROJECT FEATURE
This critical project consists of two phases to be completed concurrently. Phase 1 includes the designing of replacement storm sewer system along E Hunnicut Street, E James Ave, E Wright Street, and Dwinnell Street to increase the capacity of the drainage system, and to conform with the current COB storm sewer design criteria. The second phase consists of the Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) for the detention basins and channel conveyance improvements for Hull Gully. Several alternatives for the channel improvements and location of the detention basins are being considered in the analysis and will be provided in the PER.
RELEVANT SERVICES
As the prime, infraTECH is providing various design and Project Management services for this critical project. For Phase 1, design-related services include field investigation, hydrologic calculations, hydraulic analysis and design, preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), and support during construction. For Phase 2, infraTECH’s responsibilities include hydrologic and hydraulic analysis of the drainage system and the channel using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, and XPSWMM modeling tools and preparation of PER including the channel and detention basin layouts and sections.
infraTECH is working closely with HCFCD, City of Baytown and teaming partners including Stantec, JMT, Hollaway, HTS, and KUO to complete this highly critical project on time.