New York City begins $52 million stormwater infrastructure upgrade to reduce flooding across Queens
(UI) – According to Queens Daily Eagle, the City of New York has launched a $51.8 million infrastructure project in Rosedale, Southeast Queens, to address the area's longstanding flooding issues.
This initiative, a collaboration between the Department of Design and Construction, the Department of Transportation, and the Department of Environmental Protection, focuses on replacing over 80-year-old water mains and enhancing the storm sewer system.
Key components include the installation of nearly 1.5 miles of new storm sewers, 92 catch basins, 13 underground storm chambers, and the upgrading of 2 miles of water mains.
The project also aims to improve road safety, reconstructing 36 blocks, replacing damaged curbs, sidewalks, and adding ADA-compliant pedestrian ramps.
This effort is part of a broader $2.64 billion investment in Southeast Queens to mitigate flooding and upgrade infrastructure, addressing the increasing severity of storms due to climate change.
The project is expected to be completed by the end of 2026.
This story was originally reported by Queens Daily Eagle.
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