Bushwick's Knickerbocker Avenue is prone to chronic flooding, and in response, the city plans a $390 million investment to upgrade its sewer system. This project will replace nearly three miles of old sewers and improve catch basins, potentially increasing capacity by over 850%. The upgrades, initiated by Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials, aim to enhance flood protection for about 2,300 acres. Additionally, harmful lead service lines will be replaced. The initiative addresses flooding exacerbated by climate change and an outdated system.
A large portion of Knickerbocker Avenue is lower than the surrounding areas, causing stormwater to run downhill and flood the corridor.
With climate change on the rise, it's more important than ever to protect our streets, homes, and businesses from extreme flooding, said Adams.
The sewer system upgrades could increase capacity in select areas by more than 850% and reduce the risk of flooding across approximately 2,300 acres in Bushwick.
The project will replace almost a mile of water mains to improve the neighborhood's water distribution infrastructure.
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