Extends Contract with Engineering Firm; Roadway Needs Upgrades to Drainage System, Resurfacing and Traffic Safety Improvements
On October 7, the Nassau County Legislature approved a contract amendment that provides an additional $833,913.38 in funding for construction management and inspection services for the Long Beach Road resurfacing, drainage, and traffic safety improvement project between DeMott Avenue and Woodland Drive.
The unanimous vote also extends the contract with Gannett Fleming Engineers and Architects, PC by six months to give them the time needed to address utility infrastructure conflicts and relocate additional water mains to make way for the installation of drainage structures.
“Modernizing Long Beach Road and addressing the issues that have impacted this essential South Hempstead roadway has been one of my top priorities throughout my tenure in the Legislature,” said Legislator Debra Mulé (D-Freeport). “While I am disappointed that work may take longer than we initially thought, I am pleased to know that the utility and drainage needs have been identified so that they can be seamlessly integrated into the completion of this project.”
Monday’s action follows a unanimous September 23 vote by the full Legislature that secured $2 million in bond authorizations for the second phase of the Long Beach Road streetscape as part of a package of amendments to the 2023 Capital Plan. The agreement was reached following extensive negotiations spearheaded by the Democratic Minority aimed at ensuring the fair and equitable distribution of County resources.