Office of Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland

Date: Monday, May 22, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

contact: Aigner Cleveland

Press Secretary

acleveland@chestercity.com

Launch Set for $50M Stormwater Infrastructure in Chester

Community Based Public-Private Partnership for Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester

 Supporting Documentation – A Community Based Public-Private Partnership (CBP3) factsheet

(CHESTER, PA) – On Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 10:30am, Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland will host a press conference to announce the launch of a $50 million Stormwater Infrastructure Community Based Public-Private Partnership for the Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester (SAC).

 

The Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester partners will be in attendance.  Additionally, City of Chester officials, local, county and state dignitaries, as well as community stakeholders have been confirmed to participate in the event.

 

WHO: Mayor Thaddeus Kirkland will facilitate a press conference

 

WHAT:  To announce the launch of a $50 million Stormwater Infrastructure Community Based Public-Private Partnership for the Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester (SAC)

 

WHEN: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 10:30am

WHERE: Talen Energy Stadium

                  1 Stadium Drive

                  Chester, PA 19013

Immediately following the press conference, an Executive Roundtable discussion will be held.  This portion of the event is by invitation ONLY and is CLOSED to members of the media. 

 

Additional Information:

 

The Community Based Public-Private Partnership (CBP3) entities include:

– US EPA (Region 3 and Headquarters)

– PENNVEST

– Stormwater Authority of the City of Chester

– Corvias

– Chester Water Authority

  Supporting Documentation – A Community Based Public-Private Partnership (CBP3) factsheet

A Community Based Public-Private Partnership (CBP3) factsheet can be downloaded that highlights the Stormwater Authority of Chester’s partners. In addition, the factsheet details several key components of CBP3’s program and projected improvement on water quality and quality of life in the community.