Water

All seven pumps are now operational at the new FBCLID 2 pump station located behind Clements High School.  The Third Pump Station houses seven large storm water pumps that are powered by 1,500-horsepower motors.  The new pump station is now able to move more than 1,000,000 gallons of water per minute, which represents a 400% increase in pumping capacity for Ditch A.  If a power outage occurs, the electric pumps can still be powered by natural gas generators located onsite.

FBCLID 2 will bid a smaller project during Fall 2021 to put the finishing touches on the Third Pump Station after the main constriction contract is complete.  The final site improvements include decorative fencing, landscaping, additional parking, and an operator office.  The District plans to host a public event for the community early next year, when all construction is complete.

FBCLID 2 appreciates your patience as the District works to complete this critical flood control project.  Please contact FBCLID 2 directly with any questions or concerns: www.fbclid2.com/contact.

Third Pump Station Construction

Four pumps are now operational at the new FBCLID 2 pump station located at 2602 Oakland Drive in Sugar Land, behind Clements High School.  Four years ago, during Hurricane Harvey, the operation of these four new pumps would have prevented homes from flooding inside FBCLID 2.  When complete, the Third Pump Station will operate seven large storm water pumps that are powered by 1,500-horsepower motors. When combined, all seven pumps will move more than 1,000,000 gallons of water per minute, which represents a 400% increase in pumping capacity.

The final three pumps are scheduled to arrive at the new pump station the week of September 20.  After the final pumps arrive, it will still take 6-7 weeks to complete all pump installation in early November.  FBCLID 2 will soon bid a final contract that will put the finishing touches on the new pump station after the main constriction contract is complete.  The final site improvements include decorative fencing, landscaping, additional parking, and an operator’s office.  The District plans to host a public event for the community in late-2021 or early-2022, when all construction is complete.

FBCLID 2 appreciates your patience as the District works to complete this critical flood control project.  Please contact FBCLID 2 directly with any questions or concerns: www.fbclid2.com/contact.

New Pump Test (September 2, 2021)

Third Pump Station Construction

Four of the seven pumps have arrived in Sugar Land for installation.  Based on the current schedule, the first will be ready to operate the week of August 30.  As soon as it is operational, this single pump will almost double the current pump capacity in Ditch A.  Two and potentially three additional pumps are also scheduled to be working by the end of next week.  The final three pumps are scheduled to arrive at the new pump station the week of September 20.  After the final pumps arrive, it will still take 6-7 weeks to complete all installation in early November.

FBCLID 2 appreciates your patience as the District works to complete this critical flood control project.  Additional details are available at: www.fbclid2.com/third-pump-station-construction/. Please contact FBCLID 2 directly with any questions or concerns: www.fbclid2.com/contact.

Ken DeMerchant (Fort Bend County Commissioner – Precinct 4) and Bryan Chapline (FBCLID 2 Board President) inspect the installation of Pumps 1-4.