Funding Secured for the Middletown Riverfront

September 27, 2022
I am pleased to announce Middletown will receive new state funding for the "Return to the Riverbend" Project. This is a great investment for Middletown and will help us realize the long-awaited goal of a revitalized riverfront.

The Community Investment Funds (CIF) released $12 million to the city of Middletown for the project set to reconnect the community to the riverfront. The plan looks for the redevelopment of 220 acres of land located in downtown Middletown along the Connecticut river. 

CIF Funding will specifically be used to complete the following:
  • a property outside of the floodplain for mixed use development
  • remediation of the Peterson Oil Property, the Waste Water Treatment Plan, and Jackson Corrugated Container
  • funding for engineering and design of public spaces including pedestrian and bike friendly pathways
  • stabilization of the riverbank and resiliency of shoreline 
  • flood mitigation

Furthermore, Middletown is seeking to construct a new Middletown High School Boathouse and create public access of the riverfront along Rt 9.  

I am excited about this great news for our community. This funding will ensure we begin to build a vibrant riverfront for everyone to enjoy for generations.
 

 

 
To read more about the project click the link below.
Return to the Riverbend Project