Office Administrative Assistant
The Orange County Drainage District is taking applications for employment for the position of Office Assistant. Refer to the .PDF below for additional information.
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Morvant Ditch Project
The Morvant Ditch Project is located in the north-central portion of Orange County, south of FM 1130, east of Highway 62, and north of 8 Gate Road. The involved ditches provide drainage from FM 1130 and surrounding area, and ultimately drain into Adams Bayou.
Saxon Circle-Hidden Meadows Project
This project involves the improvement of a series of drainage ditches in the area of Saxon Circle and Hidden Meadows Drive. This area is located off of Teal Road in Little Cypress. The ditches flow and terminate into either Little Cypress Bayou or Adams Bayou. This project was completed in April of 2020.
Terry Gully Project
Terry Gully originates northwest of Highway 12 in the Vidor area. The Gully flows south-eastward underneath Highway 12 and Old Highway 90 until it reaches and crosses underneath Interstate 10 Highway. Terry Gully continues to flow in a south-eastward direction approximately three miles until it crosses underneath FM 1135, and then continues to flow in a general north-eastward direction until it crosses underneath Highway 1442, and ultimately flows into Cow Bayou. Drainage within Terry Gully is impacted by the conditions within Cow Bayou, including tidal influences.
The Drainage District began the Terry Gully Improvement Project in March of 2019 and commenced the project in an area located approximately .75 miles southeast of Highway 1442. It is currently anticipated that the portion of the project on the south side of Interstate 10 will be completed in early June 2020, at which time the project will transition to the north side of Interstate 10 and called Terry Gully Project Phase 2.
When completed, the project will result in drainage improvement of approximately 5 miles of Terry Gully.
5-12-2020 – Minutes
Minutes of a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Drainage District posted in accordance with the Texas Open Meetings Act. Tex. Gov’t Code Sec. 551.001 et seq.
Dorman Gully Project
Dorman Gully originates on the south side of Interstate 10, approximately 160 yards west of Highway 62. This Gully generally flows in a south-western direction for approximately 1.5 miles until it reaches and drains into Sandy Creek. Because Sandy Creek drains into Cow Bayou, the drainage within Dorman Gully is likewise impacted by the conditions of Cow Bayou, including tidal influences.
The Drainage District completed the Dorman Gully Project in January of 2020.
Meadowlawn Ditch Project
The Meadowlawn Ditch is located within the City of Bridge City and originates at Ferry Road, south of Highway 1442. The ditch flows generally in a westward direction until it reaches and drains into the Colonial Estates Outfall, which drains into the marsh located southwest of Bridge City.
The Drainage District completed the Meadowlawn Ditch Project in August of 2018.
Bridge City Crepe Myrtle Ditch Project
The Crepe Myrtle and Bland Street Ditches are located within the City of Bridge City, east of Highway 87. The Drainage District assisted the City with the improvement of both of these ditches, both of which drain into the marsh, and are tidally influenced. The Drainage District completed this project in August of 2019.
Cole Road Project
This project involves the improvement of a series of drainage ditches in the north central/western portion of Orange County. The drainage ditches primarily include the Cole Road Ditch, which flows into both Tiger Creek at the western end of the ditch, and into the Rebel Road – East Ditch on the east end, which further flows into Caney Creek.
The Drainage District has completed a portion of the Cole Road Ditch, and is currently working on the Rebel Road – East Ditch. Upon completion of the Rebel Road – East Ditch, the District will resume work on the Cole Road Ditch, working in a westward direction until the entirety of the ditch to Tiger Creek is completed.
During this Project, the District will also be making improvements to the Central Ditch, which runs between Dixie Drive and Rebel Road.
NOTE*** The ditch on the map below from Cole Road to Tiger Creek has not yet been completed. This project is being moved to the completed section of the website until the ditch herein is prioritized.
Cole Creek Project Phase 1
Cole Creek originates in the general vicinity of the intersection of Highway 12 and Highway 62. Cole Creek flows generally in a southern direction until it reaches and crosses underneath Interstate 10. Then, it flows southward until the Creek converges with Cow Bayou. Drainage within Cole Creek is impacted by the condition of Cow Bayou, including tidal influences.
The District began the Cole Creek project during the week of May 11, 2020, and completed the improvement project from the railroad tracks just north of Cow Bayou, to Interstate 10 in January of 2021. The Cole Creek project will transition to the north side of Interstate 10 and be referred to on the website as Cole Creek Project Phase 2.
