Site work for a water / sewer project in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Conceptual plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The multi-phase Port Infrastructure Program will reduce the frequency and extent of flooding and improve infrastructure in the Port neighborhood. In FY24 authorization of $30,000,000 was appropriated to support the design of one underground sewer tank and one underground stormwater tank with over 1,000,000 gallons of storage, public art in the neighborhood, and reconstruction of streets and sidewalks with an emphasis on designing streets for all users and supporting the City's commitment to Complete Streets, Vision Zero and the Urban Forestry Master Plan. A 15-member Working Group is advising city staff. While significant work remains, the program is already reducing flooding in the Port neighborhood. The Parking Lot 6 stormwater tank at Bishop Allen Drive went into operation in May of 2021 and reduced flooding in the area during heavy rainfall events in 2021 and 2023. As of September 19, 2024, this project is included in the city's 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.