This graphic shows the location of two 30 million-gallon drinking water tanks currently being constructed at East Park Reservoir. Click the image to see the full project fact sheet. Credit: Philadelphia Water
Representatives from Philadelphia Water will be at the May 11 Strawberry Mansion CDC meeting to provide updates on construction at the East Park Reservoir.
Topics include the work schedule, progress on the project, upcoming work, and info on how residents can get newsletter updates. The presentation will be followed by a Q&A.
Please join us at the Cornerstone Baptist Church, 2117 North 33rd St., on Wednesday, May 11 at 6 p.m. This meeting is being hosted by the Strawberry Mansion CDC, and residents can contact them at 215-235-7505 or info@strawberrymansioncdc.org for more information. The Fairmount Park Conservancy will also present at the meeting.
More About the East Park Project:
Work on this multi-year, $78 million project began in early 2016 and includes construction of two new water tanks with a total capacity of 60 million gallons, general facility upgrades and additional site improvements. Work is expected to last about three and a half years.
The East Park Reservoir is an important drinking water storage facility for the City of Philadelphia, providing water storage for approximately 50 percent of Philadelphia Water customers. The site can also offer reliable water service during emergency conditions. You can see a Jan. 2014 presentation on the project here and read a two-page fact sheet on the project here.
In addition to the drinking water upgrades, work at the site will lead to increased recreation opportunities in Strawberry Mansion thanks to a partnership with Parks and Recreation, the National Audubon Society and Outward Bound. Read about the new Discovery Center planned for the site here.
