City Receives $70 Million to Improve Flood-Prone Areas

The funding includes $51.25 million in zero-interest financing and $18.75 million in grant funding, saving the city an estimated $27 million in interest costs. This allows Irving to complete more work without adding additional local debt.

This investment allows the city to accelerate upgrades to one of Irving’s largest and most outdated drainage channels, Delaware Creek Channel. Improvements will increase the system’s capacity during heavy rain, reduce flood risks and strengthen key infrastructure that residents depend on every day.

The Project Includes

1. Excavating 10,000 feet of concrete channel lining
2. Adding new reinforced bottom lining and concrete walls
3. Replacing five concrete box culverts
4. Removing one road crossing to improve flow
5. Relocating water and sewer lines for long-term system stability

With this second round of funding, Irving has now received $115 million in TWDB-supported flood mitigation assistance, making the city one of the largest recipients of state flood infrastructure funding in Texas.

The city is also preparing its next application — $35.6 million for the North Delaware Creek Phase 2 Project — as part of ongoing efforts to improve drainage and reduce flood risks citywide.