The sewer separation project on Fleet Street is required through the City's Long Term Control Plan and Supplemental Compliance Plan. The project includes water, sewer, drainage upgrades along with full streetscape rework and other pedestrian enhancements. Funding for this work will come from the Water and Sewer Enterprise Funds and the General Fund. 

The Essex and Hampshire Area Drainage Repair Project will replace the current failing drainage system.  The project is in the concept design stage which includes a public outreach meeting for property owners whose properties may be directly affected in some way.  This public meeting took place on July 9, 2024 on the street in front of 8 Hampshire Road.  Representatives from the City of Portsmouth and the project design firm CMA gave a brief project overview, walked the current drainage system as well as the proposed new system and addressed questions and conc