Culvert failure has been an increasing concern in Massachusetts municipalities due to increased rainfall and aging structures. The goal of our project was to develop a prioritization plan to help Massachusetts municipalities prioritize culvert repair and replacement. Using the town of Sutton, MA as a case study, we conducted background research, interviews, and field assessments and developed a prioritization plan, GIS map, and outreach material. The prioritization plan includes criteria to assist towns to prioritize culverts for repair or replacement.

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Creator

• Al Hakeem, Maryam
• Cloutier, Nathan
• Ryan, Timothy

Subject

• Project-Based Learning
• Infrastructure
• Water
• Community
• Environment
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 107671
• E-project-050223-094054

Keyword

• Culverts
• Municipal Vulnerability Program (MVP)
• Stormwater
• Blackstone River
• Watershed

Advisor

• Mathisen, Paul P.

Year

• 2023

Center

• Water Resource Outreach Center (Massachusetts) - IQP

Sponsor

• Blackstone Watershed Collaborative

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3 - Good Health and Well-being
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

Date created

• 2023-05-02

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-050223-094054

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-06-23