Council hears wide drainage-project list; Rayburn Ridge, Northview and downtown fixes prioritized
Jun 9, 2026
City staff presented a long list of drainage projects and maintenance metrics (23,282 feet of ditch cutting, 256 culverts cleaned to date); council asked staff to return with funding options and near-term plans for Rayburn Ridge, Northview, Mimosa and other priority sites.
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Public works staff told the council the department has tracked 23,282 feet of ditch cutting and cleaned 256 culverts through the end of May, and provided a prioritized list of drainage needs across Angleton. The staff presentation identified smaller near-term projects such as Northview and Mimosa and larger, multi-million-dollar studies and projects—some now estimated at $15 million or more—that will require outside funding and partnership.
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