TYLER, Texas — The city of Tyler approved a project to tackle erosion problems at two tributaries.
Tyler City Council approved a $3,388,043 contract for erosion remediation work costing $3,388,043 with Baker & Company Construction, LLC. The project will address erosion problems on West Mud Creek near the Glenwood Church of Christ.
This project aims to "stabilize and protect" the channel bottom and banks of Tributary A and Tributary A-1, ensuring the safety of properties in the area, according to the city of Tyler.
"Just south of Rice Road, two tributaries of West Mud Creek come together. There is currently undermining of the concrete rip rap at the downstream side of the western tributary, Trib A," said stormwater and environmental compliance engineer Paul Neuhaus. "The sides of that tributary are highly eroded and threatening the property of the Glenwood Church of Christ. A portion of the church building is adjacent to the floodway, and the majority is very close, putting it at risk of future erosion of the stream bank."
Erosion issues will be addressed through gabion baskets, gabion blankets, turf reinforcement mats, and rock riprap, the city of Tyler said. Failing storm water outfalls will be replaced and repaired.
The project is scheduled to begin in spring of 2025 and be completed by September. It will be funded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).