Houston Public MediaThe Ike Dike project has its first bit of federal funding, although it's a small fraction of the money needed to construct the multifaceted coastal barrier system that would help protect the Houston region from the impacts of a powerful hurricane.
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Ike Dike project secures initial federal funding, albeit fraction of needed amount
A recent $500,000 allocation to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be used for preconstruction engineering and design work on a segment of the Coastal Texas Project, also known as the Ike Dike. The long-planned initiative is expected to take about 20 years to construct and cost an estimated $57 billion.