The Buffalo Sewer Authority has announced a $1 billion initiative to upgrade the city’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure. The 15-year program, known as Queen City Clean Waters, will modernize more than 50 sites across Buffalo, including a $250 million upgrade to the
The new performing arts center will be built first and will host traveling Broadway shows, the Portland Opera and the Oregon Ballet Theater while the Keller Auditorium undergoes renovations.
The funding will support ferry projects in 14 states, including replacing old vessels with electric ships, upgrading the waterfront facilities and modernizing the systems with technology.
The project, which has been allocated $35 million from the city, will utilize P3 partners to support the development of city-owned property, including the construction of a new City Hall.
The program is split into four phases: Concept, Engineer, Permit, Operate. Participating teams may win up to $12 million as they achieve design, development and deployment milestones.