Tectonic is providing all Environmental Management, Inspection, and Assessment services, as well as Special Inspection & Material Testing services, as part of the design build team. Specific environmental management services includes: creation of an Environmental Management Plan, submission of various environmental permits (including USACE, NYSDEC, USCG, NYSDOS, NEPA, SEQR, and CEQR), creation of various environmental work plans (including waste management, dust control, spill prevention and response, etc.), air monitoring for remediation work performed by others, and sampling and reporting for lead & asbestos sampling, water discharge, soil & debris analysis, groundwater analysis, and more.
The Rockaway Line is a vital link in the NYC subway system, connecting mainland Queens with the Rockaway peninsula. The Rockaway Line and the viaduct that it sits on divides into two branches at Hammels Wye: the east branch carries rail operations to Far Rockaway and the west branch carries rail operations to Rockaway Park.
The project will rehabilitate and repair critical viaduct infrastructure along the Rockaway Line to strengthen resilience against flooding and improve service reliability. Key elements include:
Project locations include:
The overall goals are to harden key viaduct and bridge infrastructure against climate change impacts and ensure reliable service along the Rockaway Line for decades to come.