Several capital projects in Port Washington were approved at a recent North Hempstead Town Board meeting.
Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth’s capital plan focuses mostly on projects related to infrastructure and park improvements to existing town roads and facilities as well as those that improve the region’s water quality.
“Approving bonding now will allow us to have the flexibility to borrow the necessary funds so that we have the opportunity to start work on these important projects in late spring and summer,” Bosworth said, in a press release. “These projects add to our already beautiful town recreational facilities, and improve the quality of life for residents.”
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Residents can learn more at an upcoming public town board work session and review detailed presentations of the specific projects outlined in the five year draft capital plan. Patch will report the meeting date as soon as it’s announced.
The Town Board approved $17 million in bonding resolutions town-wide with more than $6.3 million of that being reimbursed through federal, state and county grants and $2 million dedicated to road reconstruction and repaving throughout North Hempstead. Of those funds, $4.7 million has been dedicated to projects in Port Washington with more than $1.3 million being refunded through grants, according to the town.
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“I am pleased by both by the process and the outcome" said Town Councilwoman Dina De Giorgio, who represents Port Washington. "I suggested – and the supervisor agreed – to hold work sessions in advance of voting on major projects, and this is working extremely well."
"Bonding for these improvements in Port Washington will maintain and improve our town, especially at it relates to the waterfront which is such a valuable asset,” De Giorgio added
Port Washington projects include:
North Sheets Creek Restoration: This project includes the replacement of an existing boat ramp, construction of a concrete seawall, installation of drainage structures, restoration of wetland areas and dredging a portion of the boat channel.
Alvan Petrus Recreational Facility: This will rehabilitate the area and make this facility accessible to residents. The basketball court will be repaved and landscaping will be done to create picnic areas.
Hempstead Harbor Nature Trail: This will continue the hiking trail along the west side of Hempstead Harbor.
Essex Court Drainage: This project will enhance storm water drainage in this residential neighborhood off of Port Washington Boulevard, including new drainage catch basins, manholes and interconnecting pipe and road restoration.
Beachway Outfall Restoration Project: This project will install a catch basin filter insert on the west end of Beachway, which is off of North Plandome Road.
In addition, an engineering study has been authorized for aquatic sand removal in Hempstead Harbor using grant funding.
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