The state of the storm ditches throughout Sharpstown have been an ongoing challenge for many years. Their unique nature - and frankly poor engineering - have led to years of neglect and maintenance efforts that produced inadequate results. District J deserves better.

After months of discussions with the Public Works & Engineering Dept. (PWE), I am pleased to announce both long-term and short-term solutions for these ditches. A Local Drainage Project that would build permanent ramps to ensure safe access is in the queue as a long-term project. In the short-term, PWE will be acquiring a mobile ramp unit that will allow crews to access the channel to clean the ditch. This new equipment is currently estimated to be available within the next 3 months.
  

Please join me in thanking PWE for working so hard for these many months to find this creative solution to a difficult, but significant problem.      

 Thank You, 

- Council Member Mike Laster, District J