City Delivers More Than Seven Miles of New Sewers and Water Mains in Queens Village, Queens

Project completed $3.5 million under budget

DDC: Shoshana Khan, 718-391-1251, KhanSho@ddc.nyc.gov

(Queens Village, NY – January 18, 2023) The NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and NYC Department of Design and Construction (DDC) today announced the completion of a $54.8 million project to improve street conditions, alleviate flooding and upgrade water infrastructure in Queens Village. The project, which was completed $3.5 million under budget, was funded by DEP and was managed by DDC.

repaved roadway

Nearly 400,000 square feet of roadway was repaved on Francis Lewis Boulevard, Braddock Avenue and 90th Avenue in Queens Village

The project is part of a $2.65 billion investment made by the City to build a comprehensive drainage system, improve street conditions and alleviate flooding in neighborhoods throughout southeast Queens.

project area map

The $54.8 million infrastructure project in Queens Village is part of the overall $2.5 billion program to improve street conditions and alleviate flooding throughout southeast Queens

Work occurred on 70 individual blocks throughout Queens Village. Approximately 1,500 feet of storm sewers were replaced, ranging from 12-inches to 30-inches in diameter. To better capture stormwater and direct it to the new sewers, 51 old catch basins were replaced. During construction, more than one mile (7,200 feet) of 10 and 12-inch sanitary sewers were replaced. To ensure that the City has access to the sewers, 77 new manholes were installed.

To improve water infrastructure reliability, nearly four miles (19,500 feet) of water mains were replaced and almost two miles (9,300) feet of water mains were added to the neighborhood, both ranging between 6-inches to 48-inches in diameter. To ensure that the FDNY has access to the City’s water supply during emergencies, 78 fire hydrants were replaced and 11 new ones were added.

pedestrian ramps and paved roadway

Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act was improved with the replacement of 140 pedestrian ramps throughout the project area

As part of the final street restoration, 189,000 square feet of roadway were resurfaced and 207,000 square feet of roadway, 53,000 square feet of sidewalk and 8,300 feet of curbs were reconstructed. The new curbs and sidewalks were graded to help guide stormwater to the area’s new catch basins to ensure adequate street drainage during storms. The project brought 12 bus pads to Braddock Avenue and Francis Lewis Boulevard. Compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) was improved with the replacement of 140 pedestrian ramps.

The project was designed by DDC’s in-house team. Construction was completed by DiFazio Industries and engineering services were provided by HNTB.

About the NYC Department of Design and Construction
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 $24 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.