Capital Project  |  Road and Drainage

Carlos Aguire Flood Control Project

Long-term flood protection for Carlos Aguire Court and Riverview Court.

Phase 1 · Complete Phase 2 · In Progress
Total Investment $3.85M
Funding Status Fully Funded
Construction Began March 2026
Expected Completion Jan. 30, 2027

About the Project

The Carlos Aguire Flood Control Project is designed to reduce long-term flooding at Carlos Aguire Court and Riverview Court.

The project adds an underground storm drain system with a large intake structure and outfall structures to collect and carry stormwater, along with a multi-purpose maintenance trail. It will also capture stormwater runoff coming from Mexico.

What’s Being Built

  • Underground storm drain
  • Large intake structure
  • Outfall structures
  • Multi-purpose maintenance trail

Project Timeline

March 2026

Construction Begins

Work starts on the upstream portion of the project.

Fall 2026

Phase 1 Complete

Phase 1 construction is finished.

October 2026 – January 2027

Phase 2 Underway

Neighborhood improvements on Carlos Aguire Court and Riverview Court. Expected completion: January 30, 2027.

Phase 2 Construction Schedule

Planned schedule as of October 27, 2026. Dates may change due to weather and site conditions.

Carlos Aguire Court

Mobilization and traffic controlOct. 20
New waterline and fire hydrantOct. 21 – Nov. 3
Water service connections and meter transfersNov. 4 – Nov. 9
Curb and gutter, drainage, driveway padsNov. 12 – Nov. 24
PavingNov. 30 – Dec. 3
Drainage channel work, centralized mailbox, final itemsDec. 7 – Dec. 15

Riverview Court

Trenching and locating existing utilitiesOct. 27 – Oct. 28
New waterline, fire hydrant, and testingNov. 25 – Dec. 11
Water service connections, meter transfers, centralized mailboxDec. 15 – Dec. 18
Curb and gutter, driveway padsLate December
PavingJan. 6 – Jan. 12

Funding

Total Project Cost $3.85 Million Fully Funded
New Mexico ColoniasState infrastructure funding
City of Sunland ParkLocal match

During Construction

  • Expect crews, equipment, and traffic control on both streets.
  • Please follow posted signs and slow down in work zones.
  • Keep children and pets away from equipment and open work areas.
  • Driveway access may be limited for short periods while driveway pads and paving are completed.

Questions?

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Project Area

Project Updates

October 2026

Phase 1 is complete. The notice to proceed for Phase 2 was issued on October 19, 2026.

March 2026

Construction began on the Carlos Aguire Flood Control Project.