# NYC Breaks Ground on Central Park Flood Project

New York State, New York City, and the Central Park Conservancy have begun construction on a **$35.7 million** stormwater and water-recirculation project in northern Central Park. The work is intended to reduce flooding in Harlem and East Harlem, manage stormwater and sewer flows, and conserve drinking water by recirculating and filtering water among the Harlem Meer, the Loch, and the Pool. Funding includes more than $19.6 million in New York City capital funds and a $10 million state Green Resiliency Grant; completion is expected in fall 2028. No solicitation or contractor award was announced.

- The project signals public investment in urban stormwater management, water reuse, and flood resilience, relevant to firms providing civil construction, water infrastructure, and environmental engineering services.
- Because the announcement does not identify a procurement or award, interested firms can follow New York City, New York State, and Central Park Conservancy procurement channels for any future work.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Environment
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 27, 2026

### Government Entities
- State of New York (New York State)
- City of New York (NYC)
- New York State Environmental Facilities Corporation (NYSEFC)
- New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
- New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks)

### Key Quotes
> This $35.7 million investment will make our city more resilient, help stretch our water supply further and keep our communities safer.
> — Zohran Kwame Mamdani, Mayor of New York City

### Sources
- [Governor Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Announce Groundbreaking of $35.7 Million Project to Fight Flooding in Harlem and East Harlem and Save Drinking Water in Central Park | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-and-mayor-mamdani-announce-groundbreaking-357-million-project-fight-flooding) - NY