Kansas City advances $150 million water infrastructure program with CIS partnership
The Unified Government of Wyandotte County/Kansas City, Kansas (UG) has selected CIS, a national leader in resilient infrastructure delivery, to manage and execute $150 million in stormwater, sewer separation, and green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) projects as part of a new Community-Based Partnership (CBP) program.
The initiative will address aging stormwater and sewer systems while improving flood resilience, reducing combined sewer overflows (CSOs), and advancing water quality. The program is designed to meet UG’s federal consent decree obligations under the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) while generating significant community benefits, including local job creation and workforce development.
According to CIS, the CBP delivery model emphasizes local capacity building and performance-based project execution. It prioritizes hiring regional contractors and labor to strengthen Wyandotte County’s economic base and improve long-term sustainability.
The program supports UG’s 25-year plan to invest approximately $900 million in sewer and stormwater upgrades. These investments are critical to modernizing aging infrastructure and mitigating the impacts of extreme weather events that have increasingly strained the region’s combined sewer system.
“Community-based partnerships offer a practical alternative to traditional contracting by aligning public goals with private-sector efficiency,” said CIS CEO Sanjiv K. Sinha, noting that the model helps ensure environmental compliance while keeping investment within the local economy.
The initiative’s scope includes separation of combined sewer systems, new stormwater conveyance structures, and the integration of green stormwater solutions to manage runoff and reduce pressure on treatment facilities. CIS will also apply its financing and capital management expertise to optimize cost-effectiveness and project timelines.
By combining modern engineering, economic inclusion, and environmental stewardship, the CIS–UG partnership is positioned to enhance Wyandotte County’s stormwater and wastewater systems while building lasting community resilience.
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