HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — After seeking input from the public through a survey and open house event, the Harrisonburg Public Works stormwater team and project consultants will host a public meeting to communicate the proposed options for the Hill Street to North Mason Street drainage improvement study in Harrisonburg’s Northeast Neighborhood.

The public is invited to an in-person meeting on Wednesday, April 22, at the Lucy F. Simms Continuing Education Center, 620 Simms Ave. There will be a presentation at 5:30 p.m. about the proposed options evaluated by Wetland Studies and Solutions, Inc. (WSSI).

Previous efforts for the drainage improvement study process have included a public survey asking neighborhood members about their experiences with flooding around their homes or roadways. It also asked participants to provide feedback on potential stormwater improvement project locations, prioritize initiatives and address concerns related to water quality and water quantity.

“We are excited to invite the community to learn more about the information that has been collected,” Harrisonburg Sustainability and Environmental Manager Keith Thomas said in a release. “We are eager to take the next step in this process by presenting proposed stormwater plans and recommendations.”

Community members may call the Public Works stormwater team at 540-434-5928 or email stormwater@harrisonburgva.gov for questions or to request interpretation services. More information about the study and updates may be found online at Hill Street to North Mason Street Drainage Improvement Study | City of Harrisonburg, VA.