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UER Forum > Archived US: South > Dallas proposes new drain (Viewed 363 times) RobertB  Location: Skeeterville, TX Gender: Male Maybe I shouldn't be using my real name...  |  |  Dallas proposes new drain < on 8/7/2008 10:25 PM >   The city of Dallas is proposing to augment its existing Mill Creek and Peaks Branch drainage tunnels with a new project, which apparently will be deep-bored through the rock under Near East Dallas. Full Channel 8 article here: Linky (Bonus feature: the correct linky! What a concept!) Here's a map -- if it doesn't show up, go to the article link. The repeated flooding in these areas is caused by two old creeks, Mill Creek and Peaks Branch, which were enclosed 50 to 80 years ago in underground drains. The pipes can no longer handle heavy runoff. The city council believes the solution also lies below ground. The council tentatively approved boring a tunnel similar to one 20 feet wide that was made by the Texas Department of Transportation in 1991 to train runoff from North Central Expressway. The tunnel would start north of downtown, cross underneath Interstate 30, intersect with both creeks and drain into White Rock Creek. (lol @ "train runoff" -- love that spelling chequer.) The article goes on to note that the tunnel will cost about $150 million, split about 2/3 from the city and 1/3 from TxDOT. [last edit 8/8/2008 3:48 AM by RobertB - edited 1 times] J'ai toujours fait une prière à Dieu, qui est fort courte. La voici: "Mon Dieu, rendez nos ennemis bien ridicules!" Dieu m'a exaucé. musket boy  Location: Maui Gender: Male It smells like your grandpa and your feet stick to the floor  |  |  |  Re: Dallas proposes new drain <Reply # 1 on 8/7/2008 10:53 PM >   the link just shows the map no article uering musket boy  Location: Maui Gender: Male It smells like your grandpa and your feet stick to the floor  |  |  |  Re: Dallas proposes new drain <Reply # 2 on 8/8/2008 1:28 AM >   i found it on google, looks pretty interesting but the 2015 completion date means ill probably miss out on it uering RobertB  Location: Skeeterville, TX Gender: Male Maybe I shouldn't be using my real name...  |  |  Re: Dallas proposes new drain <Reply # 3 on 8/8/2008 3:51 AM >   Posted by musket boy the link just shows the map no article Oh, that's on purpose... I'm trying to wean myself off of my addiction to making useful posts. I think my next post should be a "me too!" with lots of colors and smilies. (fixed, thanks. ) J'ai toujours fait une prière à Dieu, qui est fort courte. La voici: "Mon Dieu, rendez nos ennemis bien ridicules!" Dieu m'a exaucé. Mellon_Collie  Location: Utah'ish Gender: Male Chingblot.  |  |  |  Re: Dallas proposes new drain <Reply # 4 on 8/8/2008 5:00 AM >   Posted by musket boy i found it on google, looks pretty interesting but the 2015 completion date means ill probably miss out on it Well as far as construction sites go, this would be pretty cool. Raticus  Moderator Location: Tyler Gender: Male Ratus exploricus abandonae  |  Re: Dallas proposes new drain <Reply # 5 on 8/8/2008 5:29 AM >   Posted by RobertB Oh, that's on purpose... I'm trying to wean myself off of my addiction to making useful posts. I think my next post should be a "me too!" with lots of colors and smilies. (fixed, thanks. ) You forgot to say "Awesome" 2 or 3 times. You CAN NOT forget to say awesome, dammit! Geeeez. [last edit 8/8/2008 5:31 AM by Raticus - edited 1 times] Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools speak because they have to say something. RobertB  Location: Skeeterville, TX Gender: Male Maybe I shouldn't be using my real name...  |  |  Re: Dallas proposes new drain <Reply # 6 on 8/8/2008 10:06 PM >   Posted by Raticus You forgot to say "Awesome" 2 or 3 times. You CAN NOT forget to say awesome, dammit! Geeeez. does that mean i dont win teh internets? dat suxx0rz J'ai toujours fait une prière à Dieu, qui est fort courte. La voici: "Mon Dieu, rendez nos ennemis bien ridicules!" Dieu m'a exaucé. Raticus  Moderator Location: Tyler Gender: Male Ratus exploricus abandonae  |  Re: Dallas proposes new drain <Reply # 7 on 8/8/2008 10:55 PM >   Thats what it means, I just didn't know how to spell it. Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools speak because they have to say something. RobertB  Location: Skeeterville, TX Gender: Male Maybe I shouldn't be using my real name...  |  |  Re: Dallas proposes new drain <Reply # 8 on 8/11/2008 3:47 PM >   Further information, including a .pdf from the city with hopefully more details, available at dallasmetropolis.com. J'ai toujours fait une prière à Dieu, qui est fort courte. La voici: "Mon Dieu, rendez nos ennemis bien ridicules!" Dieu m'a exaucé. UER Forum > Archived US: South > Dallas proposes new drain (Viewed 363 times) All content and images copyright © 2002-2024 UER.CA and respective creators. Graphical Design by Crossfire. To contact webmaster, or click to email with problems or other questions about this site: UER CONTACT View Terms of Service | View Privacy Policy | Server colocation provided by Beanfield This page was generated for you in 93 milliseconds. Since June 23, 2002, a total of 738521815 pages have been generated.