NY Governor Hochul's $52M Fire Island Repair Boosts Resiliency Plan
Governor Kathy Hochul's Comprehensive Resiliency Plan is in progress, aiming to safeguard New Yorkers from extreme weather. A key aspect involves major investments in disaster response and updates to Coastal Erosion Hazard Area (CEHA) maps. On August 5, a $52 million contract was awarded to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company for emergency repairs to a coastal storm risk management project on Fire Island in Suffolk County.
The project, funded through the federal PL 84-99 program, is necessary to protect Long Island's South Shore communities from future storms. The repairs mark the first time the New York District of the Army Corps has implemented a project labor agreement (PLA) for dredging and sand placement activities. Governor Hochul, alongside U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, announced the contract award together with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The exact timeframe for the repair work is yet to be determined.
The Comprehensive Resiliency Plan includes initiatives like the 'Resilient & Ready' Program and the Blue Buffers Voluntary Buyout Program, further demonstrating the state's commitment to weather resilience.
The $52 million contract for emergency repairs on Fire Island is a significant step in Governor Hochul's Comprehensive Resiliency Plan. The project, funded by the federal PL 84-99 program, will help protect Long Island's South Shore communities from future storms. The implementation of a project labor agreement for the first time by the New York District of the Army Corps is also notable. The exact timeline for the repairs is still to be announced.
