$25 Million Sewer, Water Infrastructure Upgrades Complete in NYC

The New York City Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Design and Construction (DDC) have announced that construction has recently been completed on a $25 million infrastructure upgrade project in Far Rockaway, Queens. Work included the installation of new storm sewers, sanitary sewers, water mains, and catch basins to help improve drainage, reduce localized street flooding and ensure a reliable supply of water for the future. Funding for the project was provided by DEP, and DDC managed the construction.

“The new sewers, water mains, and catch basins installed in Far Rockaway will help alleviate the flooding that oftentimes occurs during heavy rain events,” said DEP Acting Commissioner Vincent Sapienza. “This $25 million project represents a significant investment in this community and will greatly improve the quality of life for its hard-working residents.”

 

As part of the project, 5,230 linear feet of storm sewers and 7,978 linear feet of sanitary sewers were installed along portions of Pinson Street, Battery Road, Chandler Street, Nameoke Avenue, McBride Street, Dix Avenue, Mott Avenue, Grassmere Terrace, Hollywood Court, Regina Avenue and Gipson Street. 7,168 linear feet of new, stronger ductile iron water mains were also built to replace old cast iron pipes, improving water distribution in the area.

Construction also included 79 catch basins to drain stormwater from roadways and the addition of 24 fire hydrants to ensure that firefighters have ready access to the city’s water supply. Final restoration included the repaving of more than 18,500 square yards of roadway, as well as the planting of 55 trees that will bring shade and better air quality to the neighborhood.

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