New York City Department of Environmental Protection
03/31/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/01/2026 06:02
Mayor Mamdani Invests $108 Million to Improve Sewer Performance Citywide, Enhancing Neighborhood Resiliency
March 31, 2026
City will replace more than 6,700 catch basins over the next decade
Spending builds on $20 million purchase of 40 modernized catch basin cleaning trucks
Modernized catch basins feature bike-friendly redesigns and improved water drainage
NEW YORK-Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani and NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Commissioner Lisa F. Garcia today announced that the City is investing $108 million to upgrade and replace more than 6,700 catch basins over the next decade to ensure the City's street drainage network is resilient in the face of more frequent and intense rain events. This investment follows the City's $20 million purchase of 40 new catch basin cleaning trucks-ensuring neighborhoods are better protected as extreme weather becomes more frequent.
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