From left to right, Director of Construction/ Maintenance Brendan Warner, Mayor Michael Utevsky, Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz, Police Chief Charles M. Lohmann and Village Trustee Robert Kent tour SCWA construction site.
The Suffolk County Water Authority has begun a critical infrastructure improvement project in the Village of Head of the Harbor that will replace approximately 5,400 feet of aging, undersized transite water main with new, larger ductile iron water main, improving water reliability and flow for customers throughout the area.
The project will see the installation of four new fire hydrants, to an area of the village that had not previously had hydrants, improving safety and fire protection for residents. This project includes the replacement of water main along Rhododendron Drive, Saddle Road, Birch Lane and Oak Ridge Road.
SCWA Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz, SCWA Director of Construction/ Maintenance Brendan Warner, Head of the Harbor Mayor Michael Utevsky, Head of the Harbor Trustee Robert Kent and Head of the Harbor Police Chief Charles M. Lohmann toured the construction site to highlight the importance of the project and the long-term benefits it will provide to residents.
“This project is an investment in the future of Head of the Harbor,” said SCWA Chairman Charlie Lefkowitz. “Replacing this aging, undersized water main and adding four new fire hydrants to the area will improve reliability, increase water flow and ensure our customers continue to receive the safe, dependable drinking water they expect from the Suffolk County Water Authority.”
“We appreciate the Suffolk County Water Authority’s continued commitment to investing in our community’s infrastructure,” said Mayor Michael Utevsky. “This project will improve service for our residents while providing critical fire safety, and we’re grateful for the collaboration that made these improvements possible.”
SCWA will work to minimize disruptions to residents throughout the duration of the project and will notify affected customers in advance of any temporary service interruptions. Major construction is expected to conclude at the end of July.
About SCWA:
The Suffolk County Water Authority is an independent public-benefit corporation operating under the authority of the Public Authorities Law of the State of New York. Serving approximately 1.2 million Suffolk County residents, the Authority operates without taxing power on a not-for-profit basis.