Staten Island's South Shore is set for a major upgrade to protect against future storm damage. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a $132 million contract to Triumph Construction Corp. to begin the first phase of a multi-billion dollar project.

Project Highlights:

• Total project cost: $2.3 billion
• Phase 1 contractor: Triumph Construction Corp.
• Phase 1 contract value: $132 million
• Project area: Seven-mile stretch along Staten Island's South Shore, from Verrazano Bridge to Oakwood Beach
• Project goals: Reduce coastal risk from storms; improve drainage infrastructure

What to expect in Phase 1:

• Construction of detention basins
• Building an open channel culvert
• Installation of stormwater drainage structures (box culverts, junction chambers, etc.)
• Relocation of existing sanitary sewers

Project Timeline:

• Phase 1 construction starts this year (2024)
• Remaining project phases under design
• Anticipated award schedule for future contracts:
  • Early 2026: Interior C with DEP features at New Creek
  • Summer 2026: Miller Field Offset
  • Fall 2026: Seawall, Interior B, wetlands at Oakwood through Miller Field
  • End of 2026: Seawall, Interior D at Midland to Ft. Wadsworth
  • Summer 2030 (after HTRW cleanup): Levee, Interior A at Great Kills Park
  • Summer 2030: Floodwall at Oakwood WWTP
  • Summer 2030: Road closure gate, levee at Hylan Blvd.

Partnership and Ongoing Efforts:

• The Army Corps is collaborating with New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NYCDEP).
• Upon completion, the state and city will assume responsibility for operation and maintenance.
• This project is one of several coastal storm risk reduction initiatives in New York, including the Fire Island Inlet to Montauk Point project and Rockaway Beach repairs.

Statement from New York District Commander Col. Alexander Young:

"This contract represents a significant step forward in protecting the south shore of Staten Island from future storm damages. We’re committed to working closely with our partners at the state and city levels to ensure the successful completion of this critical infrastructure project."