NY Governor Hochul Secures $52M for Emergency Fire Island Storm Repairs
Governor Kathy Hochul has secured a $52 million contract for emergency repairs to Fire Island's coastal storm risk management project. The project, awarded to Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company on August 5, is the first time the New York District of the Army Corps has implemented a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for such activities. This move aims to protect Long Island's South Shore communities from future storms.
The emergency repairs are a response to significant coastal storms between September 2023 and January 2024, which eroded large sections of beach berm and dunes on Fire Island. Governor Hochul formally requested expedited approval for these repairs in December 2023. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) swiftly responded, ensuring the project will be led by a skilled workforce under fair labor practices.
The contract award was announced jointly by Governor Hochul, the USACE, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. This project aligns with Governor Hochul's Comprehensive Resiliency Plan, which includes the 'Resilient & Ready' Program, Blue Buffers Voluntary Buyout Program, major investments in statewide disaster response, and updates to Coastal Erosion Hazard Area (CEHA) Maps.
The $52 million emergency repairs to Fire Island's coastal storm risk management project are underway, with the goal of protecting Long Island's South Shore communities from future storms. The project, led by Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, is the first to use a Project Labor Agreement (PLA) for dredging and sand placement activities in the New York District of the Army Corps. The project's success is expected to set a precedent for future coastal protection initiatives.
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