This agreement provides funding to the borough of fort LEE to implement its project to improve stormwater capture and increase the borough's capacity to properly store and dispose of stormwater and…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 2 awarded the Borough of Fort Lee a $1.06 million Cooperative Agreement under the Congressionally Mandated Projects program (CFDA 66.202) to implement wastewater and stormwater infrastructure improvements. The award, effective April 1, 2025, with a completion date of April 30, 2027, funds the execution and implementation of a comprehensive infrastructure construction project designed to enhance the municipality's capacity to capture, store, and dispose of stormwater and wastewater. Key project activities include renovating a pump station and improving the stormwater drainage system to maximize stormwater capture efficiency.

The deliverables under this agreement consist of the installation of stormwater pipes, sewer pipes, and associated manholes that will collectively increase the system's capacity to handle wastewater and improve overall stormwater capture capabilities. These infrastructure improvements are intended to benefit the residents of the Borough of Fort Lee by enhancing environmental protection and system reliability. The project involves no sub-awardees and is directed by congressional mandate as specified in the 2023 and 2024 Consolidated Appropriations Acts.

This agreement provides funding to the borough of fort LEE to implement its project to improve stormwater capture and increase the borough's capacity to properly store and dispose of stormwater and wastewater as directed in the 2023 and 2024 consolidated appropriations act. Activities:the activities to be performed include the execution and implementation of a wastewater and stormwater infrastructure construction project. Workplan activities consist of: renovating a pump station and improving the stormwater drainage system to improve stormwater capture. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:the anticipated deliverables include the installation of stormwater pipes and sewer pipes and manholes. The expected outcomes include improve the capacity of the system to handle wastewater and increase stormwater capture. The intended beneficiaries include the residents of the borough of fort LEE.