Mangano, Legislature Continue Overhaul Of Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant
Millions of Dollars for Improvements Approved by Legislature that Stop Unwanted Discharge,
Increase Safety and Efficiency
As Nassau County Executive Edward P. Mangano continues to address urgent issues at Bay Park Sewage Treatment Facility, the Nassau County Legislature this week approved more than $3 million in funds to help reverse years of mismanagement at the crucial County facility and bring much-needed equipment and services to the plant.
“I was shocked to discover the depths of neglect of the County’s infrastructure, especially the sewage treatment plant at Bay Park,” said Mangano. “With the help of the Nassau County Legislature, we take another step forward in our mission to repair and improve the Bay Park facility to ensure that the plant becomes a model of how to do things right.”
Four separate contracts totaling $3,433.00 were approved unanimously at the April 4, 2011 meeting of the legislature. Among the agreements are:
- A $2,245,000 contract with W.H.M. Plumbing & Heating Contractors. The contract will provide labor and materials associated with the construction of improvements and replacements to various process equipment and building modifications associated with the Bay park Sewage Treatment Plant. The work will include the replacement of effluent water strainers and associated valves, replacement of emergency generator cooling radiators and associated equipment, decommissioning of underground fuel oil tanks and installation of new above ground tanks. The work will also include the replacement of main engine generator cooling valves and installation of temporary equipment during repairs;
- A $705,000 for the lease agreement with Synagro Northeast, Inc. for gravity belt thickeners to help mitigate the discharge of treated solids from the Bay Park outfall located in Reynolds Channel;
- A $171,000 contract with PVS-Chemical Solutions for a blanket purchase order for sodium bisulfite for use at the facility;
- A $132,000 contract to provide labor and supplies for important electrical work at the plant.
Legislator Howard J. Kopel, who represents the Bay Park and East Rockaway communities, in addition to parts ofOceanside and Island Park, hailed the additional funding as another win for residents of these areas. "After more than a decade of neglect by the previous administration, it's refreshing to seegovernment working to better the Plant. This funding is sorely needed and can't come too soon. I will continue to fight hard to upgrade, improve, and enhance this plantto ensureitfinally becomes a good neighbor to the residents living nearit," said Kopel.
“I applaud the County Executive in his efforts to repair the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant after years of neglect. For too long our Western Bays have been ignored,” said Legislator Denise Ford.
Nassau County Department of Public Works (DPW) Commissioner Shila Shah-Gavnoudias praised Mangano and the legislature for their efforts in cleaning up the Bay Park plant. “The importance of a healthy sewage treatment plant cannot be overstated, and I want to thank County Executive Mangano and the members of the legislature for supporting these contracts at such an important juncture in time as we fix this facility.”
In addition to these funds, money from the Federal Government that U.S. Senator Charles Schumer worked to have released to the County has played an important role in fixing the troubled plant.
Mangano vowed to keep Bay Park a high priority for his administration.
“These repairs are critical to the overall condition and operability of the plant,” said Mangano. “We will stop at nothing as we repair the Bay Park sewage treatment plant.”
