[미국] 뉴욕 환경보호부, 스태튼섬에 신규 하수구·유역 도입 위해 700만 달러 지원

새로운 하수구와 유역, 배수 시설 개선 통해 빗물 관리·배수 능력 증가

뉴욕시 환경보호부(DEP)와 설계·건설부(DDC)는 스태튼섬 웨스터라이 근교에서 690만 달러 규모의 배수 개량 공사가 진행 중이라고 발표했다. 이 사업에는 새로운 우수관로 및 집수지 설치와 수도 본관, 하수구 및 소화전 교체가 포함된다. 이 사업은 1월에 시작되어 2023년 겨울까지 완료될 예정이며, DEP는 건설 현장을 관리하고 DDC가 이 프로젝트에 자금을 제공했다.

공사는 크리스탈가(Crystal Avenue)에서 바렛가(Barrett Avenue)까지 포레스트가(Forest Avenue)를 따라, 리버모어가(Livermore Avenue)에서 막다른 길까지 노스가(North Avenue)와 리버모어가, 딕키 가(Dickie Avenue), 비드웰가(Bidwell Avenue), 닐 도우가(Neal Dow Avenue) 및 락우드 플레이스(Lockwood Place)의 일부를 포함해 14개의 개별 블록에서 진행된다. 프로젝트의 일환으로 홍수를 완화하기 위해 1천500피트의 새로운 우수관로가 설치된다. 우수를 더 잘 새로운 배수 시스템으로 보내기 위해 12개의 새로운 집수지가 설치되고 8개의 기존 집수지가 교체된다.

배수 개선을 보완하는 것은 음용수 분배 시스템의 개선이다. 더 탄력 있고 파손되기 쉬운 콘크리트 라이닝된 연성 철로 만든 3천500피트 이상의 새로운 수도 본관이 오래된 주철 파이프를 대체하기 위해 설치될 것이다. 12개의 오래된 소화전을 교체하고 1개의 새로운 소화전을 추가하여 화재 보호가 강화되어 소방관이 비상 시 시의 상수도에 쉽게 접근할 수 있다. 또한 1천100피트의 새로운 위생 하수도가 교체될 예정이다.

최종 도로 복구의 일환으로 7천432㎡의 도로, 135㎡의 인도 및 연석을 재건할 계획이다. 도로, 연석 및 인도는 빗물을 해당 지역의 새로운 집수지로 안내하고 폭풍 동안 적절한 거리 배수를 보장하기 위해 등급이 매겨진다. 5개의 새로운 보행자 램프를 설치하고 7개의 기존 램프를 교체함으로써 「미국 장애인법(Americans with Disabilities Act, ADA)」 준수 또한 향상된다.

DEP는 뉴욕시의 물 공급을 관리하여 뉴욕시의 880만 명을 포함하여 거의 1천만 명에게 매일 약 10억 갤런의 고품질 식수를 제공한다. 물은 19개의 저수지와 3개의 통제된 호수로 구성된 도시에서 125마일 이상 확장된 분수령에서 전달된다. 약 7천 마일의 수도 본관, 터널 및 수로가 5개 자치구 전체의 가정과 기업에 물을 공급하고 7천500마일의 하수관과 96개의 펌프장에서 폐수를 14개의 시내 하폐수처리시설로 보내다. 또한 DEP는 대기 및 소음 규정과 석면 규칙을 시행하여 뉴욕 주민들의 건강과 안전을 보호한다. 

설계·건설부는 시의 주요 자본 건설 프로젝트 관리자이다. Adams 시장의 성장, 지속 가능성, 탄력성, 형평성 및 건강한 삶에 대한 장기 비전을 지원하기 위해 DDC는 소방서, 도서관, 경찰서, 신규 또는 개선된 도로, 하수도 및 수도 본관과 같은 신규 또는 개조된 공공 건물을 커뮤니티에 제공한다. 5개 자치구 모두. 이 155억 달러 포트폴리오를 관리하기 위해 DDC는 시 프로젝트에 효율적이고 혁신적이며 환경을 고려한 설계 및 건설 전략을 가져온 경험을 가진 다른 시 기관, 건축가 및 컨설턴트와 협력할 계획이다.

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$7 Million Drainage Upgrade to Bring New Sewers and Catch Basins to Westerleigh Section of Staten Island

New sewers and catch basins will increase drainage capacity and help to better manage stormwater

The New York City Departments of Environmental Protection (DEP) and Design and Construction (DDC) today announced that work is underway on a $6.9 million drainage upgrade in the Westerleigh neighborhood of Staten Island. The project will include the installation of new storm sewers and catch basins, as well as the replacement of water mains, sanitary sewers and fire hydrants. DEP provided the funding for the project while DDC is managing the construction, which began in January and is anticipated to be completed by winter 2023.

“Shovels are in the ground in Westerleigh and that means we are one step closer to an upgraded drainage system for the residents and businesses in the area,” said DEP Commissioner Rohit T. Aggarwala. “This $7 million investment will greatly improve the quality of life in the neighborhood, and I want to thank our partners at DDC for managing this important work.”

“This project will bring a new peace of mind to residents who’ve dealt with long-time flooding and ponding in the area,” said DDC Commissioner Thomas Foley. “The neighborhood will receive 1,500 feet of new storm sewers, rebuilt and regraded streets along with new curbs and catch basins to capture stormwater when it rains. We are pleased to work with our partners at DEP to bring new infrastructure that will improve the quality of life for the residents and business owners of Westerleigh.”

“This upgrade for the Westerleigh neighborhood will provide relief to residents who need adequate street drainage in order to feel safe during a major storm,” said Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella. “This area, like many on Staten Island, has historically seen the impact of flooding which damages properties and lives. I want to thank DEP Commissioner Aggarwala and DDC Commissioner Foley for their efforts to install new storm sewers and catch basins that will help protect this community.”

“Hurricane Ida served as a stark reminder that we must continue to invest in and improve our city’s sewer infrastructure to prevent future flooding,” Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis said. “This construction will increase the quality of life for Westerleigh residents and businesses and provide them with a sense of security the next time our city experiences heavy rain. As a strong and consistent advocate for modernizing New York City’s infrastructure to keep pace with development and growth, I’m happy to work with the city to ensure more investments like this are made.”

“I commend the city administration for moving forward with this essential plan that will bring much needed resolve and peace of mind to residents located in the Westerleigh community. I want to also thank my team for diligently working with DEP and DDC on this very issue and I look forward to working with both government entities to address and rectify similar infrastructure issues in other areas of the North Shore of Staten Island,” said Assembly Member Charles D. Fall.

“I applaud DEP and DDC for coordinating the launch of this much needed drainage upgrade and water main replacement project. I will continue to work with them to bring long overdue improvements to our water and flood mitigation infrastructure,” said State Senator Andrew Lanza.

“Westerleigh residents are all too familiar with the consequences of inadequate or failing infrastructure, so the start of this new sewer project will certainly be welcome news. Just as my predecessors before me, I am committed to working with the DEP and DDC to continue upgrading and investing in our district’s water management systems to protect our families, our homes and our precious natural resources,” said Council Member David Carr.

“Every single time a rainstorm passes through Staten Island our streets can flood and we have been in desperate need of an infrastructure upgrade,” said Council Member Kamillah Hanks. “I commend DEP and DDC for undertaking this critical project for my constituents in Westerleigh.”

Work will take place on 14 individual blocks including along Forest Avenue from Crystal Avenue to Barrett Avenue and North Avenue from Livermore Avenue to the dead end, as well as portions of Livermore Avenue, Dickie Avenue, Bidwell Avenue, Neal Dow Avenue and Lockwood Place. As part of the project, 1,500 linear feet of new storm sewers will be added to the neighborhood to alleviate flooding. To better capture stormwater and direct it to the new drainage system, 12 new catch basins will be installed and eight old ones will be replaced.

Complementing the drainage upgrade are improvements to the drinking water distribution system. More than 3,500 linear feet of new water mains made from concrete-lined ductile iron, which is more resilient and less prone to breakage, will be installed to replace older cast iron pipes. Fire protection will be enhanced with the replacement of 12 old fire hydrants and the addition of one new fire hydrant, ensuring firefighters have ready access to the City’s water supply during emergencies. In addition, 1,100 linear feet of new sanitary sewers will be replaced.

As part of the final street restoration, 80,000 square feet of roadway, 2,000 square feet of sidewalk and 400 linear feet of curbs will be reconstructed. The roadway, curbs and sidewalks will be graded to help guide stormwater to the area’s new catch basins and ensure adequate street drainage during storms. Compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will be improved with the installation of five new pedestrian ramps and replacement of seven old ones.

DEP manages New York City’s water supply, providing approximately 1 billion gallons of high-quality drinking water each day to nearly 10 million residents, including 8.8 million in New York City. The water is delivered from a watershed that extends more than 125 miles from the city, comprising 19 reservoirs and three controlled lakes. Approximately 7,000 miles of water mains, tunnels and aqueducts bring water to homes and businesses throughout the five boroughs, and 7,500 miles of sewer lines and 96 pump stations take wastewater to 14 in-city treatment plants. DEP also protects the health and safety of New Yorkers by enforcing the Air and Noise Codes and asbestos rules. For more information, visit nyc.gov/dep, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

The Department of Design and Construction is the City’s primary capital construction project manager. In supporting Mayor Adams’ long-term vision of growth, sustainability, resiliency, equity and healthy living, DDC provides communities with new or renovated public buildings such as firehouses, libraries, police precincts, and new or upgraded roads, sewers and water mains in all five boroughs. To manage this $15.5 billion portfolio, DDC partners with other City agencies, architects and consultants, whose experience bring efficient, innovative and environmentally-conscious design and construction strategies to City projects. For more information, please visit nyc.gov/ddc.

[출처 = NYC Enviromental Protection(https://www1.nyc.gov/site/dep/news/22-009/-7-million-drainage-upgrade-bring-new-sewers-catch-basins-westerleigh-section-staten) / 2021년 4월 1일]