The Partnership
The recently formed Chester Stormwater Authority’s vision, along with that of its partner, the Chester Water Authority, is to develop this CBP3 program partnered with Corvias to plan, implement and manage a 350-acre integrated Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) urban retrofit program within the City of Chester with $50 million investment, including a long-term (20- 30 year) operation and maintenance program. The effort will support greater greening efforts in the region, generating hundreds of jobs and significant small business growth for this historically impoverished, overly burdened, urbanized community in the Delaware River watershed.Goals of the Program
To make strategic and impactful investments in the City of Chester’s stormwater infrastructure that will:- Revitalize the community and create low barrier to entry jobs and economic growth opportunities for Chester residents and businesses
- Increase property values and promote development opportunities in key community corridors
- Provide public education and outreach opportunities around water quality and more sustainable development and preservation
- Comply with Federal and State Clean Water regulatory compliance requirements as outlined in the City’s MS4 permit
The Vision
The City of Chester (the “City”) established the SAC to:
Protect
“Protect” the City & Delaware County’s water bodies and groundwater and to safeguard the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City.
Take the Lead
“Take The Lead” to address stormwater-related issues through planning, management, and implementation of stormwater controls.
Sustainable Communities
“Build Sustainable Community” through community outreach and implementation of the City’s Vision 2020 Climate Adaptation Plan to Increase Resiliency and Reduce Flooding.
Reduce Pollution
“Reduce Pollution” into its waterways through the implementation of large-scale Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Economic Impact
“Create Economic Impact” that will contribute to the revitalization of the City through creating local job and contracting opportunities