8 THE COURIER SUN • MAY 29, 2014 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.couriersun.com DDC begins $15M Briarwood water main replacement project BY LIAM LA GUERRE [email protected]/@liamlaguerre Briarwood’s pipe dreams have been answered. The Department of Design Construction recently began construction of a $15 million water main project that will replace nearly century-old pipes in Briarwood, and offi cials explained the plan to residents on May 22 in a community meeting. The project stretches from 84th Road and 164th Street and will end at Hillside Avenue and Queens Boulevard. The city’s water pipes, which have been in place since the 1920s according to a DDC representative, will be replaced with larger new ones, accommodating for the population growth in the last century. “It’s very signifi cant if you consider the fact that you have an increasing population coming into all Queens communities,” said Seymour Schwartz, president of the Briarwood Community Association. “And the fact is that our basic services cannot easily cope with the increases.” The current pipes, some which are 6 inches in diameter and others that are 8 inches, will be expanded to 8- and 12-inch pipes respectively. The expanded diameter will also allow the opportunity to increase water pressure, DDC offi cials said. Work on the pipes started a few weeks ago and will continue until November 2015. Workers will remove and replace pipes one block at a time during the year. While pipes are being changed on a block, the water for that block will be turned off from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and residents and business owners will be notifi ed 24 hours in advance. Offi cials said it should take between one to three days to complete a block. Despite the nuisance, residents were excited for the upgrade. “It’s not that terrible,” Schwartz said. “Basically it’s shut off for one day for each person. When it’s all over, it’ll be good.” Map courtesy the Department of Design and Construction The Department of Design and Construction is working on a $15 million water main replacement project in Briarwood to update nearly century-old pipes. Mon: 10-6 Tues-Fri: 10-7 Sat: 10-5 Closed Sunday TODAY’S HOME DECOR “Beautifying The Neighborhood One Home At A Time” Kitchens & Baths For Every Lifestyle 137-07 Cross Bay Blvd • Ozone Park, NY 11417 718.835.7400 Designer Kitchens At Affordable Prices! Visit Our Website At www.todayshomedecor.net SPRING SAVINGS! SPECIAL CLOSEOUT ON ASSORTED VANITIES • FREE Estimates • Contractors Welcome • Professional Installation Available
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