Cambridge Breaks Ground on Trenton St. Sewage Project

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CAMBRIDGE, Md. – Partners in the Trenton Street Sewage Pumping Station Rehabilitation project gathered at the work site on Thursday to break ground.

Preparation work for the project has been ongoing for two weeks, but leaders say the work starts in earnest after the holiday weekend. Maintenance at Trenton Street, which includes the rebuilding, rehabilitation, and modernizing of the pump station, is critical to Cambridge’s infrastructure. The station is over 100 years old, and leaders say it’s time for a major upgrade for the system receiving wastewater from two-thirds of the city.

“Ninety-two years ago, the city decided we needed to invest in the Trenton Street pump station and here we are again,” said Mayor Lajan Cephas Bey. “So, this is a very important decision this body is making.”

Mayor Cephas Bey added that improvements should mitigate unpleasant odors in the area. Leaders say the project has been in the works for a long time, with the final approval of the funding package going through at the Cambridge City Council’s meeting on Jun. 8.

“This is the first of several projects that will need to be completed to enhance the city infrastructure, not just for now but for the future generations,” said City Manager Glenn Steckman. “This is a major step in that process.”

The work on the Trenton Street Sewage Pumping Station is expected to conclude in Jun. 2027.