Kansas City levees flood risk reduction project, US
Name of the Project
Kansas City levees flood risk reduction project.
Location
Kansas and Missouri, in the US.
Project Owner/s
US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
Project Description
The project will reduce the risk of flooding affecting more than 27 000 residents and 2 700 businesses in the industrial and commercial districts of Kansas City, including one of the biggest networks of rail yards in the US.
The project entails raising levees and floodwalls along the Kansas river by an average 1.2 m for more than 27 km along the Argentine, Armourdale and central industrial district levee districts.
The project further includes replacing 18 closure structures, repairing or modifying dozens of drainage structures, installing nearly 130 relief wells and modifying or replacing 19 pumpstations.
Potential Job Creation
Not stated.
Capital Expenditure
$529-million.
Planned Start/End Date
Work is expected to be completed by 2026.
Latest Developments
None stated.
Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
Lane, a subsidiary of Webuild (construction contract).
Contact Details for Project Information
USACE public affairs office, tel +1 816 389 3486 or email CENWK-PA@usace.army.mil.
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