Installation of noise-reducing windows begins in Rockland County.
The New NY Bridge project team aims to serve the community, before, during and after construction. To see this through, the New York State Thruway Authority and design-builders Tappan Zee Constructors, LLC (TZC) have partnered to provide $10 million each toward a unique Community Benefits Program (CBP). The CBP will allow community and private organizations that are impacted by construction to apply for grant assistance. The Thruway Authority’s donation will be used for public grants and nonprofit organizations, while TZC’s will be applied to public, nonprofit and private organizations. “At the request of Governor Cuomo, the Thruway Authority and TZC are going above and beyond what is typically done on major infrastructure projects to help residents and local communities near the construction site,” said Brian Conybeare, Special Advisor to the Governor for the project. “The $20 million dollar Community Benefits Program is part of our good neighbor policy and the goal is to improve the quality of life for people in Rockland and Westchester.” The first grants were awarded late last month to The Quay of Tarrytown condominium complex, Salisbury Point Co-operative and Bradford Mews apartment complex in South Nyack. All were approved for funding to upgrade doors and windows with noise-reducing capabilities. The features are meant to reduce the noise caused by pile driving on the river during construction. Since the program’s inception, more than 125 organizations have expressed an interest in the program, with requests totaling more than $65 million.
This story is an excerpt from the April Issue of the New NY Bridge Newsletter, a monthly publication designed to keep everyone abreast of the latest news about the project.
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