| New York unveils multi-million dollar dam repair and improvement program
The "NY Works" program, introduced in 2011-2012 but recently adjusted for 2012-2013, is a multi-billion dollar program that seeks to stimulate the state's economy and produce employment opportunities largely through work on the state's infrastructure projects. Projects specifically listed by NY Works as receiving "critical dam repairs" include the following dams -- Alder Lake, Avon Marsh, Balsam Swamp, Hatchery, Harwood Lake, Howard Jeffrey, Jackson Pond, Lens Lake, Long Pond, Nanticoke Creek Site 3, Onondaga, Papish Pond, Stewart's Landing, Waneta, White Pond and Warner -- although others will also receive work. Additionally, at least 24 of New York's 577 DEC-owned dams have been classified as "high" and "intermediate" hazard structures, meaning failure would pose "serious threat" to human life or significant property damage. Army Corps of Engineers. A study shows 91 of 106 flood control projects maintained by the state's Department of Environmental Conservation have been rated as "minimally acceptable" or "unacceptable" by the U. "For the second year in a row, New York State has passed a transformative and balanced budget that holds the line on spending, while focusing on job creation and government efficiency," Cuomo says. NY Works funds have designated $102 million for dam infrastructure work, with more than $100 million being leveraged in matching funds. "Through New York Works, infrastructure repairs and mitigation projects will be completed, protecting life and property, creating jobs and giving people peace of mind," says state senator Jim Seward. 5 million to fix state-owned dams, $56 million to perform maintenance of flood control facilities such as levees, and $27 million to implement coastal erosion and inlet navigation maintenance projects. The projects are being managed by the NY Works Task Force, which coordinates capital plans across 45 agencies and authorities. "No one is suggesting that we'll be able to anticipate each and every natural disaster," says state senator Joe Griffo. New York unveils multi-million dollar dam repair and improvement program |
Saturday, 28 April 2012
New York unveils multi-million dollar dam repair and improvement program
