Peterborough Launches Survey to Collect Information on Flooding

The City of Peterborough has launched a survey to confirm where flooding has been observed, which will help to to evaluate and improve the stormwater system.

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The City is developing an advanced computer model to evaluate its stormwater system that consists of both storm sewers and natural watercourses. With partial funding provided by the Federal Government’s National Disaster Mitigation Program (NDMP), this work will identify areas of flooding and develop mapping applications to easily convey information.

To assist in developing this model, the City is asking residents or business owners to complete a short survey at www.peterborough.ca/floodsurvey. People who do not have access to the internet are invited to call 705-742-7777 ext.1504 to provide input.

This survey will help confirm where flooding has been observed and how it affects the community. The information collected will be used to validate flood predictions. With improved data and analytics, the City can make strategic investments in sewer upgrades and flood reductions works, while developing enhanced emergency response plans.

By understanding where and how flooding has impacted residents in the past the City can plan to reduce future flood damages. Any information provided will be critical to the success of this project and will only be used in the context of this work.

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