Five sewer projects under way

Major sewer and water line systems are being reconstructed by the Department of Design and Construction [DDC] crews in all corners of Queens, with a current emphasis on the Rockaways.
Over $30 million has been allocated for five key projects in St. Albans, Flushing, Jamaica, with two costing $16 million, in the Rockaways.
To meet major sewer and water line demands caused by heavy construction of beach front homes in the Redfern and Thursby Ave. areas of the Rockaways, DDC crews are currently installing sewer drainage and water supply systems along the eastern stretch of the Rockaway peninsula, costing $16 million. Currently under design are three major Rockaway sewer and water main projects in Chandler St., Rockaway Beach Blvd., and the Edgemere sections, costing $22 million.
Citing the need for more efficient sewer and water supply systems, Queens Borough President Helen Marshall declared, “It makes sense that the city’s infrastructure is developed to facilitate construction of new homes that make our neighborhoods more attractive.” She said that new roads, sewers, and water lines, coupled with retail development “helps complete the package.”
City crews are also working on a $10.7 million installation of new storm sewers and replacement of sanitary sewers on 104th St., between 201st Ave. and 217th Pl., in St. Albans.
Queens’ newest, and largest project, scheduled to be awarded shortly, is the installation of a $12.8 million sewer and water line system in the vicinity of 99th Ave., between Sutphin and Francis Lewis Blvd., in Jamaica. Running along the adjacent LIRR tracks, DDC crews will also reconstruct the busy 99th Ave. roadway.