"Ever since Superstorm Sandy struck New York in 2012, policymakers and politicians have been scrambling to fortify the shoreline and protect against future floods and storm surges. Some multimillion-dollar projects are underway and some are in the works, while others have been slowed by bureaucratic delays and budget cuts. Here's a rundown of some of the biggest endeavors - in lower Manhattan, Long Island, Staten Island and elsewhere - including their price tag, lead partners and project updates."
"In October, New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced the completion of the first section of the East Side Coastal Resiliency project. Construction on the second, southern portion is underway and anticipated to be completed by early 2027. When fully completed, a 2.4-mile long flood barrier will stretch from East 25th Street down to Montgomery Street on Manhattan's East Side. It will feature floodwalls, berms and swinging or sliding flood gates and raised parkland, including a complete reconstruction of East River Park."
Since Superstorm Sandy hit New York in 2012, officials have pursued large-scale shoreline fortifications across lower Manhattan, Long Island, Staten Island and other areas. Major investments include the $1.45 billion East Side Coastal Resiliency project, which will rebuild East River Park and create a 2.4-mile flood barrier with floodwalls, berms, gates and raised parkland, with a second phase due by early 2027. The Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resilience project carries a $350 million budget and will add deployable and permanent barriers along a one-mile stretch. Several projects received federal grants, while some face bureaucratic delays and budget constraints.
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