Waller Creek Tunnel Project Stretching from waterloo park to lady bird lake, the waller creek tunnel helps reduce the risk of flooding in downtown austin. In 2011, construction began on a mile long tunnel beneath waller creek in austin, texas. the tunnel is designed to carry most of the creek’s flow under the city, protecting 28 acres of downtown austin from flooding and controlling the water level at the surface.
Waller Creek Tunnel Austin Public wcft vr tour. Wsb partnered with the city of austin on the waller creek tunnel program. a major capital improvement initiative designed to reduce flood risk and improve resilience in downtown austin. the program diverts 100‑year storm event flows from the waller creek channel. Designed to siphon water from the lake to the creek during dry times, the tunnel would reverse flow during heavy rain to reduce downtown flooding and allow development in what was previously flood plain. To reduce the risk of flooding in its downtown, the city of austin developed the mile long, underground waller creek tunnel, which captures excess rainwater upstream of waterloo park and redirects it to lady bird lake.
Waller Creek Tunnel Tour 1 Of 19 Photos The Austin Chronicle Designed to siphon water from the lake to the creek during dry times, the tunnel would reverse flow during heavy rain to reduce downtown flooding and allow development in what was previously flood plain. To reduce the risk of flooding in its downtown, the city of austin developed the mile long, underground waller creek tunnel, which captures excess rainwater upstream of waterloo park and redirects it to lady bird lake. About the project the waller creek tunnel project is the very first step in transforming a part of downtown austin. the project is a storm water bypass tunnel that will capture and redirect flood waters south of 12th street and safely carry them to lady bird lake. By draining 21 million gallons of water then cleaning out debris from the mile long tunnel, the project – expected to last approximately two months – aims to protect nearby streets, buildings, and the cherished hike and bike trail from the consequences of heavy storms. Voters approved about $20 million to divert storm water down into a mile long tunnel under waller creek. it starts at waterloo park and dumps out into lady bird lake. Austin, texas — a massive project is underway in downtown austin to help alleviate flooding caused by heavy rains. crews working on the waller creek tunnel project near trinity and east.
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