NEW BRITAIN — State and city officials announced a package of drainage improvements and homeowner assistance Wednesday for the neighborhood around Allen Street, where an aging stormwater system has contributed to repeated flooding during heavy rain.
The State Bond Commission approved $6.9 million in grants for a new stormwater system, sewer and water-line replacement and road repairs, according to Gov. Ned Lamont’s October 21 announcement. Construction is scheduled to begin early next year.
NBC Connecticut separately reported a combined infrastructure package of nearly $14 million, including the state grants, $6 million in local funding and $1 million in federal support. Those figures describe the broader work; the governor’s announcement specifically identifies the $6.9 million state contribution.
The infrastructure project and household repair aid are separate. The new New Britain Homeowners Flood Compensation Program has $250,000 in state funding and will be administered through Comptroller Sean Scanlon’s office. Former state Rep. Peter Tercyak is serving as program administrator, with responsibility for final approval of eligible applications.
The governor’s office says potentially eligible residents will receive information in the coming weeks about applying and scheduling damage assessments. Compensation requires program approval. Residents should not treat the announcement as a guarantee that every repair bill will be reimbursed.
NBC Connecticut reported that affected homeowners may qualify for up to $2,500 and that construction could take roughly two to three years. Those are the outlet’s reported parameters, not a completed project or proof that flooding has already been resolved.
The next milestones are the application instructions, household assessments and construction schedule. The announcement addresses long-term infrastructure and recovery costs; it does not establish a current evacuation order or weather emergency.