This agreement provides funding in the amount of $2,800,000 to the city of winston-salem, north carolina to support the implementation of its runnymede water infrastructure improvements project as…

Environmental Protection Agency Region 4 awarded the City of Winston-Salem, North Carolina a cooperative agreement worth $2.8 million on May 1, 2026, to implement the Runnymede Water Infrastructure Improvements Project under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202).

The project encompasses drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure construction in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Work includes installation of approximately 1,200 linear feet of new sewer main along the south side of Runnymede Road to eliminate nine existing aerial sewer service laterals, one existing aerial sewer main, and one aerial water main spanning Runnymede Branch. Stormwater infrastructure improvements will replace and rehabilitate the pipe system spanning from Runnymede Road through the outfall located south of Northwest Boulevard; the existing system is deteriorating and possibly over capacity. Upon completion of the infrastructure upgrade, stream restoration and stabilization of Runnymede Branch will commence using natural channel design methodology to address approximately 1,300 linear feet of unstable and severely eroded streambank.

The period of performance runs from May 1, 2026, through October 31, 2028. The full $2.8 million obligation was placed at award. No sub-recipients are included in this assistance agreement.

This agreement provides funding in the amount of $2,800,000 to the city of winston-salem, north carolina to support the implementation of its runnymede water infrastructure improvements project as directed in the 2023 consolidated appropriations act or as identified in an approved technical correction if one has been approved for this project.activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of the drinking water, wastewater, and storm water infrastructure construction projects. Workplan activities consist of installing approximately 1,200 linear feet of new sewer main along the south side of runnymede road. This will eliminate the need for the nine (9) existing aerial sewer service laterals, one (1) existing aerial sewer main, and one (1) aerial water main. The existing aerial lines spanning across runnymede branch will be replaced with underground piping or be removed completely. The stormwater component of this project includes infrastructure improvements of the pipe system, spanning from runnymede road through the outfall located south of northwest boulevard. The pipe system is deteriorating and possibly over capacity, requiring the system to be replaced. Upon completion of the infrastructure upgrade, the stream restoration and stabilization of runnymede branch will commence. Approximately 1,300 linear feet of stream bank is unstable and severely eroded. Stream bank stabilization and stream restoration work will be completed using natural channel design methodology.subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include replacing several utility aerial stream crossings, repairing and stabilizing existing streambanks in runnymede branch, replacing and rehabilitating storm drainage infrastructure while restoring the park and historical features and characteristics. The expected outcomes include providing residences with reliable access to potable water and allowing proper disposal of wastewater, reducing the chances of contamination of the stream and surrounding environments. The intended beneficiaries include residents of city of winston-salem, north carolina.