This agreement provides funding to the town of durham, NH, to implement its project to for the bennett road stormwater and flood resiliency project as directed in the 2023 consolidated…

This EPA Region 1 Cooperative Agreement provides $450,000 in funding to the Town of Durham, NH for the Bennett Road Stormwater and Flood Resiliency Project under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202). The project will consist of three phases: (1) initial design and development of an environmental information document, (2) final design and permitting, and (3) construction of culvert replacements on Bennett Road. The anticipated deliverables include a complete bid package, an environmental information document for EPA review, an approved wetland permit, and a construction phase services contract. These activities are expected to lead to the replacement of deteriorated culverts, reduced flooding, and improved water quality for Durham residents. No sub-awards are included in this assistance agreement.

This agreement provides funding to the town of durham, NH, to implement its project to for the bennett road stormwater and flood resiliency project as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act.activities:the bennett road culverts resiliency project will consist of 3 phases to improve water quality and eliminate flooding on bennett road. Phase 1 will be initial design and the development of an environmental information document to inform EPA's environmental assessment. Phase 2, after the environmental assessment, will be final design and permitting. Phase 3 will be construction of culvert replacements on bennett road. This action funds only phase 1.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables are: -a complete bid package including construction plans and specifications. -completion of environmental information document (EID) for EPA. -approved wetland permit. -construction phase services contract will be executed with a qualified engineering consultant to provide construction services oversight and project administration. Which are expected to lead to replacement of deteriorated culverts, reduced flooding, and improved water quality for residents of the town of durham.