Irving Flood Control Completed Five Major Projects in 2009

BY IRVING WEEKLY STAFF

Irving, Texas. January 21, 2010 – Irving Flood Control District Section III (IFCD 3), the publicly funded entity responsible for providing flood control facilities and operations in the Valley Ranch community, will finish the 2009 calendar year with operational costs below budget and five key projects completed.

The most significant assignment completed was a series of improvements to the Ledbetter sump area at the northeast intersection of MacArthur and Avenue of Champions. The District reconstructed slopes, installed four large storm drains and put in place shoreline protection. The improvements significantly reduced erosion and damage to the Ledbetter sump while enhancing the aesthetics of the area.

In 2009, the District completed a number of additional major projects, including:

Commissioned functional improvements and upgrades to the District’s supervisory control and data acquisition, or SCADA, system at the pump station, which included running tests and simulations before installing the full system on July 24, 2009 for functional flood control use
Added a driveway and gate to the pump station and made improvements to the area, including landscaping and painting
Installed wrought iron security fencing and brick columns to protect the pump station facility and floodgates and to facilitate pedestrian access from Valley Ranch alongside the pump station facility to the City’s Sam Houston Trail Park
Researched a backup power provision plan for the storm water pump station and evaluated the existing electrical system

“The amount of projects the District completed— all on, if not under, budget— is a true testimony to the board’s commitment to providing effective and efficient service,” said Kim Andres, IFCD 3 president. “Our focus in 2010, and beyond will be to continue providing safeguards for residents and businesses and helping to preserve the economic value of their property by maintaining the water drainage facilities throughout the community.”

Looking ahead to the next year, the District will focus on completing a number of additional major projects, such as:

Working with the Valley Ranch Association to construct and maintain perimeter fencing extending along the inside perimeter of the levee from The Lakes subdivision north and west to connect with MacArthur Blvd.
Commissioning engineering and construction to address an area of wall failure along Canoe Canal

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About Irving Flood Control District Section III

Irving Flood Control District Section III (IFCD 3) is responsible for preventing floods, and preserving the high quality of life provided in Valley Ranch. The District safeguards people and enhances the economic value of property by constructing and maintaining canals, ponds and other natural water management facilities throughout the community. A publicly funded organization, IFCD 3 is led by a five-member board appointed by the Irving City Council. District board members are committed to serving their fellow residents of Valley Ranch in an efficient, effective and transparent manner.