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Hidalgo County drainage district kicks off flood-infrastructure phase, approves Midway Drain amendment and pump purchase

3151411 · April 29, 2025
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Summary

The Hidalgo County Drainage District reported the start of construction on the first phase of a long‑planned flood infrastructure project funded in part by a 2018 award. The board approved a local amendment for the Midway Drain Project, awarded a pump purchase contract, and approved several construction payments and closing documents.

The Hidalgo County Drainage District board on April 20 announced the impending start of the first construction phase of a flood‑infrastructure project funded through awards from 2018 and approved several related procurement and payment items.

The district’s general manager told the board the first phase will begin soon and summarized the financing for the program as $32,600,000 total comprising a $22,800,000 loan and a $9,800,000 grant (figures stated by staff). The manager also noted ongoing right‑of‑way acquisitions and earlier grant…

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