This agreement provides funding to the city of dover, new hampshire to implement its project to construct a stormwater system and construct treatment infrastructure as directed in the 2024…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 1 awarded the City of Dover, New Hampshire a $6.6 million Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) on October 1, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of October 2, 2026. This award, designated through the 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Act, funds the design and construction of a comprehensive stormwater infrastructure and treatment system serving Dover's downtown area.

The project encompasses three phases: Phase 1 addresses removal of existing aging infrastructure; Phase 2 involves installation of new stormwater infrastructure and treatment facilities; and Phase 3 includes reconstruction of seawalls and erosion mitigation measures. The stormwater system will serve as a collection point for over 120 acres of drainage, directing flow to the Cocheco River while reducing nutrient discharge through advanced treatment infrastructure. The City of Dover is the direct awardee with no subawards included in this assistance agreement. Deliverables include a fully operational stormwater drainage and treatment system designed to improve water quality outcomes in the Cocheco River watershed.

This agreement provides funding to the city of dover, new hampshire to implement its project to construct a stormwater system and construct treatment infrastructure as directed in the 2024 consolidated appropriations act.activities:phase 1 of the project, part of the FY2026-2031 capital improvements program, will address removing existing older infrastructure. Phase 2 is the installation of the new stormwater infrastructure and phase 3 is the reconstruction of the seawalls and reducing the erosion of the walls. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:deliverables include a well performing stormwater drainage and treatment system which reduces nutrients discharge to the cocheco river. The central location of the project is the low point and acts as a collection area for over 120 acres prior to final discharge into the cochecho river.