# Belle Isle Marsh Public Update Meeting 9/15/26


**Body:** RevereTV
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation, Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding


The Belle Isle Marsh Public Update Meeting held on September 15, 2026, provided detailed updates on multiple environmental restoration and flood resilience projects involving several municipalities and state agencies. Key procurement-related discussions included the advancement of restoration efforts at Belle Isle Marsh, such as ditch remediation, runnel installation, and habitat mound construction led by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). MassDOT presented progress on the Bennington Street and Frederick's Park flood control project, including the initiation of a consultant contract for 25% design development and geotechnical surveys, with plans for a public design hearing next year. Additionally, the meeting covered permitting progress for shoreline restoration on Massport land near Saratoga Street, with construction anticipated in spring or early summer 2027. The MBTA discussed vulnerability assessments and potential flood protection structures for the Orient Heights Rail Yard, noting it was no longer selected as an early action project but emphasizing ongoing evaluation of flood mitigation options. The meeting also highlighted the installation of flood monitoring sensors funded by coastal resilience grants to provide real-time alerts to residents. No specific contract awards or dollar amounts were disclosed, but several projects are advancing through design, permitting, and interagency coordination phases, indicating upcoming procurement opportunities.

**Source:** RevereTV