$2 Billion Staten Island Flood Protection Project Moves Forward
The first contract has been awarded as part of a $2.3 billion project to protect New York’s Staten Island from flooding.
According to Newsweek, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, announced the $133 million deal with Bronx-headquartered Triumph Construction Corp. in a statement. It is the first step as construction work will be undertaken on a variety of storm-water drainage structures to reduce future flood risk from strong storms and tidal surges.
This is the first deal to be executed over the next few years as part of the broader South Shore of Staten Island project, which includes the development of additional interior drainage areas as well as a seawall.
“This contract represents a significant step forward in protecting the South Shore of Staten Island from future storm damages. We’re committed to working closely with our partners at the state and city levels to ensure the successful completion of this critical infrastructure project,” said New York District commander Colonel Alexander Young.
