Replaces the concrete channel from West Pioneer Drive to Alan-A-Dale, rebuilds five bridges and improves the Wyche detention area, removing 100-year flood risk for roughly 240 homes in Barton Estates and Sherwood Forest. Funded by two Texas Water Development Board awards: $45M in 2023 and $70M in December 2025 ($51.25M zero-interest financing plus $18.75M in grants). Phase A ($24M) began May 2025 for completion in fall 2027; Phase D ($21M) follows; Phase B is unfunded
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Critical for affected area. If you're considering west Irving, research specific addresses for flood history.
$115M
Total state funding awarded across two rounds: $45M (2023) + $70M (2025)
2025–2030
Phase A under construction; all phases through ~2030
What could happen
If it goes well
Flood control project works as designed. Previously flooded neighborhoods stay dry during heavy rain events. Flood insurance requirements ease. Property values in the affected area recover 10-20% as flood discount evaporates.
Watch out for
Flood control projects can underperform if storms exceed design capacity. Climate change may bring more intense rainfall. But any improvement is better than current conditions.
What this means if you buy nearby
Flood Mitigation: West Irving Creek Flood Control addresses flooding in western Irving neighborhoods. Detention, channel improvements, and drainage upgrades protect properties.
Insurance Impact: Homes in flood-prone areas pay higher insurance premiums. Effective flood control can remove properties from FEMA flood zones, reducing costs.
Property Values: Flood risk depresses property values. Mitigation reverses this discount, particularly for homes that have flooded or are in mapped flood zones.
Sources
Other Irving projects
Timelines shift. Every figure carries a source and a verified date.