Board accepts Palermo Master Drainage Plan as planning document; cost estimates range from $4.9M to $20M

Aug 11, 2026

The board accepted a multi‑alternative Palermo Master Drainage Plan that identifies channel improvements, diversions and infiltration basins to reduce frequent flooding; staff noted planning‑level costs from about $4.9 million up to $14–20 million and recommended pursuing phased, multi‑benefit funding with local GSAs.

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The Butte County Board of Supervisors accepted the Palermo Master Drainage Plan as a planning document to guide future project development and funding efforts.

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