Strasburg Borough Authority (SBA), charged by Council with the operations and management of the water and sewer system, has added Stormwater to their résumé. The Articles of Incorporation for SBA were amended by Council in 2023 to assign it the task of planning, managing, and implementing stormwater.
Strasburg Borough has a wealth of history, being founded almost 300 years ago, but with that history also comes aging and inadequate stormwater infrastructure. With increased storms, flooding, and flash flooding in our area, stormwater issues have become even more prevalent. With its new charge, SBA plans to tackle major and minor stormwater issues throughout the Borough.
A master plan for the major stormwater infrastructure has been drafted and will be completed in four phases. Each phase will focus on a different area of town: Phase One the East, Phase Two the North, Phase Three the West, and Phase Four the South. Phase One plans have been engineered, and details are being finalized with work most likely starting in 2025. Minor stormwater projects and maintenance will be completed by the Strasburg Borough Public Works Department.
The Borough has already received grant funds for a portion of the stormwater improvements and will actively seek out future grants and funding opportunities. SBA asks for time, patience, and understanding during its journey to tackle these stormwater projects and issues.
**While these are Borough projects, work is taking place on easements on PRIVATE property, please be respectful and look from a distance. Thank you!
Strasburg Borough Phase One Stormwater Plan
