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BRIDGEPORT - The Connecticut Department of Housing (CTDOH) announced the release of the Resilient Bridgeport Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS). The public is invited to review and provide comments by October 7, 2019. The FEIS provides a detailed project description and recommends a preferred alternative for the alignment of the coastal defense system, including 1) The Rebuild By Design (RBD) Pilot Project at Marina Village public housing site 2) A Flood Risk Reduction Project on the east side of the South End that combines stormwater improvements with a coastal flood defense system 3) A Resilience Center within the Freeman House complex and a pocket park at the entrance of Seaside Park. More information here>>
MANHATTAN (ESCR) - ESCR is currently moving through the environmental and City’s land use processes and there have been numerous hearings throughout the summer. In response to community concerns, Borough President Brewer and City Council Member Rivera have hired an independent water engineer to review the City’s flood protection plan. The expert met with dozens of community leaders to discuss their concerns. The independent analysis is expected to be public in the coming days. Meanwhile, residents in opposition to the plan held a rally in East River Park to mark the beginning of Climate Week. The City Council subcommittee on Landmarks, Public Sitings and Dispositions will hear the ULURP for ESCR on Wednesday at 1pm and there will be a full City Council vote in October. See sidebar for event information.
MANHATTAN (LMCR/BMCR) - The Mayor’s Office of Resilience and NYC Economic Development Corporation will hold a public meeting on the BK Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resilience Project or BMCR (formerly named Two Bridges Coastal Resilience – the project location and scope is unchanged). At the meeting, the city will present updates to the design concept that includes flip-up flood gates that will create a continuous sealed line of protection and be deployed in advance of coastal storms. The meeting will also have interactive stations where people can dive into aspects of the project in more detail, such as drainage and programming. Event details>>
STATEN ISLAND - The Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery is in the final stages of the procurement process to select a contractor to undertake the Living Breakwaters Project and is also in the final stages of consultation with the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation and US Army Corp to secure the necessary permits. A mid-2020 construction start is currently anticipated.
LONG ISLAND - Design and environmental review are advancing for stormwater management and resiliency interventions in the Mill River watershed. The Governor’s Office continues to work with the NYS Office of Parks Recreation and Historic Preservation to obtain the necessary federal permits for Hempstead Lake State Park, and with HUD and the United State Fish and Wildlife Service, EPA and USACE on permitting. Work in Hempstead Lake State Park is expected to begin Spring 2020.
HOBOKEN - The final design for the “Resist” alignment for the Rebuild by Design Hudson River project will be completed in the coming months. The first stage of construction will be separation of storm sewer drainage from the current combined sewer system in the middle of next year. The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection expects construction to begin on the “Resist” alignment later next year.
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