Consultants present Worcester drainage master plan and 2D flood model, propose nature-based solutions

Jun 16, 2026

Weston & Sampson told the Green Worcester advisory committee on June 15 that a two‑dimensional integrated flood model and drainage master plan will help the city prioritize capital projects and nature‑based flood mitigation; consultants described monitoring, pilot school concepts and next steps for a flood‑viewer and O&M plan.

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Weston & Sampson consultants presented an integrated drainage master plan and a two‑dimensional flood model to the Green Worcester advisory committee on June 15, saying the tool will help the city identify where flooding will occur, how deep it will get and which green or gray interventions provide the best benefit for cost.

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