Nassau County proposes new name for the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant

The protection seawall surrounding the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant is now complete — and, in an effort to give the plant a new identity, Nassau County has proposed renaming the facility the Bay Park Water Reclamation Facility. (The Cedar Creek Water Pollution Control Plant is proposed to become the Cedar Creek Reclamation Facility.)

The wall, or the “Perimeter Flood Protection” project, is intended to safeguard the plant from flooding related to a 500-year storm that estimates put at a possible elevation of 18-and-a-quarter feet.

“Nassau County was one of the hardest hit areas by Superstorm Sandy and we have made great progress in our recovery efforts,” said Mangano. “We continue to rebuild our infrastructure stronger than ever before.”

At Bay Park pump stations and parks, approximately $400 million was spent on Superstorm Sandy related projects thus far. There are 18 active construction projects with four projects where the notice to proceed is imminent. Six capital projects are in substantially or fully complete phase. About 14 more projects have been identified as necessary to fully and completely protect the plant and its wastewater collection systems. FEMA has obligated $830 million and Nassau County is performing its due diligence to ensure the funding is spent wisely and efficiently.

“SUEZ is proud to be a part of the new day for the Bay Park community,” said Eric Gernath, CEO of SUEZ North America. “It’s time that this storied waterside neighborhood is no longer synonymous with the treatment plant. The page has been turned.”

Other ongoing Post Sandy mitigation and resiliency projects:

There is a significant reduction in odor emission from the Bay Park and Cedar Creek plants. According to Mangano, there have been few complaints about odor from the nearby residents.

Substantial completion granted for the Primary Source Power Generator Controls Rehabilitation. The completion of this project eliminates the need for full use of Aggreko units and allows emergency use of portable power units. (Substantial completion means that the projects are ongoing and on schedule.)

Substantial completion granted for sludge thickening facilities improvements. This assists in the reduction of odor as well as enhancing the wastewater treatment process.

Substantial completion granted for the sludge dewatering facilities demolition project. This project is in its first phase to completely mitigate the sludge dewatering facilities.

Substantial completion for the final settling tanks. Work is in progress to close out the project.

Substantial completion granted for the heating hot water piping Temporary System. This was a necessary project to provide the plant with heat for the winter.

The completion of the Perimeter Flood Protection project: The plant is now projected to a 500-year storm at an elevation of 18-and-a-quarter feet. Work is in progress to install a guard booth at the main gate.

Substantial completion granted for the Odor Control Facility Improvements at Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant and Cedar The Electrical Distribution System Improvements, replacing all unit substations and electrical duct banks, are progressing. Phase E1 is at 98% complete. Phases E2 and E3 are about 30% complete. PSE&G negotiation is proceeding with an understanding in place to provide the plant with the best possible cost rate.

Installation of dry pit submersible pumps, elevation of critical components and other mitigation measures are being implemented to protect the pump stations. There are six active construction contracts and three imminently starting in the repair and resiliency effort of the collection systems.

The NCPD Marine Bureau

The Nassau County Police Department Marine Bureau - located adjacent to the Bay Park Wastewater Treatment Plant - is a facility where all major patrol vessel repair work is conducted. The facility covers 15,000 square feet of space, and is located on 4 acres adjoining the waterfront.  As a result of Superstorm Sandy, the fueling pumps were damaged and could not provide much needed fuel and services to the NCPD fleet. An upcoming project to storm-harden the fueling station and the administration building will permit the NCPD to operate more efficiently especially during storm events. The Marine Bureau project will begin November 2016.