SE859: 70th Street Sewer Upgrade Advisory

Hi All,
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Attached you will find the weekly sewer upgrade advisory.

We're all aware of the sewer work but what I didn't realize, until now, is that the project also entails replacing old water mains within the scope of the project - 69th Street from Queens Boulevard to 48th Avenue; 69th Street and 51st Avenue along 70th Street to the Long Island Expressway. This came to my attention when I asked a worker why "no parking" signs were being posted on 70th Street between 52nd Drive and 53rd Avenue where I live. The worker told me they will be "cutting the street" but will not be opening it up until they put in a temporary water main. i was curious why they said residents would get a 72-hour advance advisory for water interruptions for the sewer project. Now I realize it's because they will also be working on our water mains!

There is some information that I think folks need to know.


Construction Mitigation:

• Water main work (20", 12" and 8" diameter water mains (reconstruction of approximately 4000 linear feet)
• Weekend or night work near a school as needed as permitted by NYC DOT
• Night work at Grand Avenue (commercial coordinator) as permitted by NYC DOT
• Other areas - daytime or as needed (with community consultation)

Mitigation: (Individuals with special needs should contact the Community Construction Liaison CCL) to minimize inconveniences. Her contact info is on the attached advisory)

• Curbside, driveway, and parking will be temporarily restricted during construction.
• Express, private and/or local bus stops will be temporarily relocated/rerouted.
• Anticipated merchant deliveries will be coordinated.
• Garbage/trash pick-up may be affected - will be coordinated with community, DSNY and BIC.
• Pre-construction photos will be taken outside of homes.
• Rodent mitigation is included in the contract.
• Tree pruning will be performed prior to the start of major work.
• Engagement with NYPD, FDNY and all relevant agencies.
• Storage areas determined through NYC DOT.

We'll try to stay on top of this project as best we can, but any way you look at it - it's going to be a nightmare.

Roe Daraio, President
COMET Civic Association
www.cometcivic.com