New York City Sewer Project to Be Completed Ahead of Schedule

According to representatives from the New York City Department of Design and Construction (DDC) and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), a $12.7 million infrastructure project addressing stormwater runoff from the highest neighborhood in Queens will be completed a month ahead of schedule. The project, which was originally scheduled to be finished in June 2018, will now be done in mid-May.

As part of the project, more than 4,600 feet of new storm sewers, some as large as 4 feet by 3.5 feet, have been installed over an 11-block area to capture stormwater from the Royal Ranch neighborhood and part of Glen Oaks, directing it to an existing storm sewer at Little Neck Parkway. The new sewers are fed through 58 new catch basins, positioned to best capture water as it runs downhill or collects in low-lying spots. From the highest part of the project to the lowest, the elevation changes by more than 100 feet.

In addition to the new storm sewers, 5,600 feet of water mains dating from the 1940s and 1950s were replaced with new ductile iron pipes. Another 4,500 feet of curbs and 1,400 feet of sanitary sewers were replaced, and four fire hydrants were added.

“The hills and valleys of the Glen Oaks neighborhood presented a rather unique engineering challenge and our team partnered with DDC to develop a drainage plan that we are confident will help to better manage stormwater, reduce flooding and make the roadways safer for everyone,” said DEP Commissioner Vincent Sapienza. “We are excited that the final work, roadway resurfacing, will be completed in the coming weeks and residents will be able to enjoy an improved quality of life.”

The project is part of a $1.9 billion investment to improve flooding and street conditions in Queens. The plan, which focuses on southeast Queens, consists of 45 total infrastructure projects to be completed over the next 10 years.

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