NEW BRITAIN — Mayor Bobby Sanchez said New Britain has secured all funding needed for the long-awaited Allen Street drainage and flood mitigation project, which city officials say will address years of flooding problems in the neighborhood. “On day one, I made a promise to the Allen Street neighborhood that we would fully fund this project and finally move it forward after more than a decade of waiting,” Sanchez said. “Today, we are proud to say that promise has been kept. This project is about protecting homes, improving infrastructure and finally delivering relief to residents who have waited far too long for action.” The city had already secured nearly $8 million in federal, state and transportation infrastructure funding for the project. Sanchez said an additional $5 million in state bonding support has now been approved, completing the funding package needed to move the project forward. City officials said the additional support came through a partnership involving the New Britain legislative delegation, including state Sen. Rick Lopes and state Reps. Manny Sanchez, Dave DeFronzo, Iris Sanchez and Gary Turco, along with support from Gov. Ned Lamont and U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes.
New Britain secures full funding for long-sought Allen Street drainage project
