St. Pete residents know all too well about the city’s proclivity for floods. Neighborhoods like Shore Acres have made plans to tackle the issue, with local officials approving ~$8 million for mitigation efforts earlier this year.
Now, city council members are putting finishing touches to the long-awaited Stormwater Master Plan. Here are some important details:
- The main goal is to reduce the severity + frequency of flooding, while also improving water quality.
- The price tag could come to roughly $1 billion for projects through 2050.
- Plans include sea level rise considerations, new modeling technology, and rainfall data collection.
The plan does not include storm surge mitigation efforts or plans to conduct a seawall vulnerability study, according to Brejesh Prayman, the city’s director of engineering and capital improvements.
City Council will meet on Thursday, Aug. 15 to further consider the plan. We’ll keep you updated.
