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Consultant outlines Spring Branch resiliency plan; town and state funds matched for study
Summary
A consultant briefed the Smithfield Town Council on a grant-funded resiliency plan for the Spring Branch watershed, describing culvert replacements, pond retrofits and a greenway alignment; staff and developers said monitoring and permits are required before construction.
Brian (B.) Roberts, the consultant on the Spring Branch Resiliency Planning Project, presented the study to the Smithfield Town Council on Feb. 19, describing proposed stormwater and stream-restoration projects that aim to reduce flooding in a 1.53-square-mile watershed and to create a greenway connection through the corridor.
Why it matters: The Spring Branch watershed includes FEMA-designated floodplain that extends into adjacent residential areas. The study identifies a sequence of projects and funding options intended to reduce bottlenecks, increase local stormwater storage and restore stream channels; several projects will require state and federal permits and future grant applications.
Key findings and proposed projects - Watershed size and drivers: Roberts said the Spring Branch watershed covers about 1.53 square miles, noting the FEMA…
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