Magaziner Secures More Than $1 Million of Federal Funding to Help Prevent Flooding in Cranston
CRANSTON, RI – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) joined Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins, Cranston City Council President Daniel Wall, and other local leaders to announce that he has secured $1,092,000 of federal funding to prevent flooding in Cranston’s Garden Street area.
The funding will support infrastructure improvements in a low-lying neighborhood that has experienced chronic flooding for decades. The project will install stormwater retention basins designed to capture and treat runoff during heavy rainfall, reducing flooding and helping protect nearby homes and businesses.
“Flooding is a major concern for the residents and business owners of Cranston,” said Magaziner. “This funding will help modernize Cranston’s stormwater infrastructure to reduce flooding in one of the city’s most vulnerable neighborhoods. I am proud to announce over $1 million of funding to help protect Cranston residents from future floods.”
“Residents expect government to solve problems, and that’s exactly what this investment will do,” said Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins. “I’m grateful to Congressman Magaziner for partnering with the City of Cranston to secure these federal dollars. This project addresses a flooding issue that has challenged this neighborhood for years and reflects our commitment to making smart infrastructure investments that improve quality of life for our residents,” said Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins.
“I sincerely want to thank Congressman Magaziner for listening and more importantly acting on behalf of the residents of the Garden Street area,” said Cranston Town Council President Daniel Wall.
The project will improve stormwater infrastructure throughout the Garden Street watershed, including the areas around Garden Street, Laurens Street, Grace Street, and other nearby low-lying neighborhoods that are prone to flooding during heavy rainfall.
The improvements include new underground stormwater collection systems, stormwater retention basins, upgrades to drainage channels, and other measures to better capture and manage runoff before it floods streets and nearby properties.
Once complete, the project will reduce the frequency and severity of flooding, helping protect homes, improve public safety, and lower the cost of flood-related damage for residents.
Rep. Magaziner secured the funding through the Fiscal Year 2026 government appropriations process.
