Phase 1 of the $100 million East Delavan Sewer Improvement Project is complete.
It upgraded the sewage systems in parts of the city to reduce the number of overflows onto city streets.
“The completion of phase one of the East Delevan Sewer Improvement Project translates updated infrastructure and enhanced landscapes into an overall improvement in the quality of life of Masten District residents,” stated Masten District Councilmember Zeneta Everhart.
The end goal is to better control the amount of sewage overflowing into the Scajaquada Creek, Black Rock Canal and Hoyt Lake. The project seeks to upgrade the sewer collection system along East Delavan Avenue, Florida Street, and Spillman Place.
Additionally, the project will revitalize the landscape and planting trees along Florida Street, Pleasant Place, Beverly Road, Jefferson Avenue, and Hager Street.
“We have an obligation to protect and enhance public health, our customers that we serve, and the surrounding communities that enjoy the benefits of our local waterways,” said Buffalo Sewer Chairman Christopher Roosevelt. “The significant investment in our wastewater infrastructure system will allow our current and future generations to enjoy the recreational uses of the abundance of fresh waterways we are so fortunate to have in Western New York.”
This is part of the Queen City Clean Waters Initiative, a $1 billion project over the next 15 years.