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Mesquite officials get a data-driven stormwater plan identifying 19 flood hot spots
Summary
Consultants presented a draft stormwater master plan that identifies 19 hot spots, prioritizes CIP projects and proposes drainage-utility rate increases and a mix of grants and low-interest loans to pay for $6.1M–$10.2M in projected work through 2030.
Consultants from HAP Associates presented a draft stormwater master plan to the Mesquite City Council on Sept. 15, summarizing modeling, prioritized projects and funding options.
Jenny Lafoy, a project advisor with HAP Associates, said the team used a 2D rainfall-on-mesh analysis and HEC‑RAS modeling and identified 19 hot spots under a 10‑year storm scenario, along with 1,282 at‑risk structures and 13 critical facilities, including hospitals and several police substations. “Using a 10‑year storm event as a basis, we were able to identify…
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