At the recent Town of North Hempstead Board meeting, funding was unanimously approved for several Manhasset projects. The plan is focused mostly on projects related to infrastructure and park improvements, existing town roads, facilities as well as water quality.
“Approving bonding now will allow us to have the flexibility to borrow the necessary funds so that we have the opportunity to start work on these important projects in late spring and summer,” Supervisor Bosworth said. “These projects add to our already beautiful Town recreational facilities, and improve the quality of life for residents.”
Bosworth also announced a public Town Board work session will be scheduled within the next month to review presentations of specific projects outlined in the five year draft capital plan.
The Board approved $17 million in bonding resolutions town-wide with more than $6.3 million of that being reimbursed through federal, state and county grants; $4.5 million in funding has been dedicated to projects in the Manhasset area.
Councilwoman Anna Kaplan, whose district includes Manhasset, said, “I am excited at the prospect of moving forward with these wonderful capital improvements that will add much-needed features to our parks and enhance safety in the Plandome Road area.”
Manhasset projects include:
• Manhasset Valley Park Playgrounds and Comfort Stations: Manhasset Valley Park re-opened last year with two brand-new turf athletic fields. This new project will add men’s and women’s restrooms, and a small concession area as well as new playgrounds.
• Plandome Pond Park Aquatic Sand Removal: This project will remove approximately 500 cubic yards of sediment from the pond.
• Whitney Pond Park Pool: This project consists making the necessary infrastructure improvements at the pool.
• Plandome Road Improvements: The goal of this project is to calm traffic on Plandome Road by widening the intersection of Plandome Road and Manhasset Avenue, including traffic signal modifications.
