6.9.2026 Technical Advisory Committee Work Session

The City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire Technical Advisory Committee held a work session on June 9, 2026, focused on a stormwater management and site improvement project at Strawberry Bank. The discussion centered on addressing flooding issues in key areas of the site, including the southern tier of Puddle Dock, the big field, and the parking lot. The project includes design elements such as a stormwater basin, rain gardens, raised parking areas, and new visitor amenities like a pavilion and canopy structures inspired by historic wharf architecture. The committee reviewed site circulation improvements, parking lot modifications, and stormwater system connections, emphasizing compliance with floodplain regulations and coordination with city engineering for drainage connections. Considerations for emergency vehicle access, pedestrian safety, and maintaining sight lines were also discussed. While no specific contract awards or procurement decisions were made during this session, the project is in schematic design and will require further development and coordination with city departments before moving forward.