Colliers Engineering & Design was retained to perform a structural and civil investigation of the end of Vincent Avenue, terminating at Weir’s Creek off the East River in the Bronx. This NYCDOT roadway contains a gravity masonry wall along its waterfront to protect the street and its neighbors. The street end wall had collapsed and failed as a result of Superstorm Sandy, leaving the street construction, its utilities, and the dwellings on each side of the road vulnerable to future storm and flood events.
Our professionals analyzed the extent of the damage and determined the recommended course of action for restoring the street end and providing future protection. We developed engineering plans for the restoration, which included a newly designed bulkhead along the entire right-of-way of Vincent Avenue, designed address the FEMA 100-year storm event. The plans also included full restoration and improvement to the Vincent Avenue roadway, its utilities, and its adjacent structures and properties. The project was designed in accordance with NYCDOT Design Standards, and we worked with the NYCDOT for Plan Approval. We also provided full permitting, including development and expediting of permits for agencies such as the US Army Corps of Engineers, New York District; NYS DEC, Region 2, Division of Environmental Permits; NYS DEC, Region 2, Bureau of Marine Resources; NYS DOS, Division of Coastal Resources, Office of Planning and Development; NYC Department of City Planning, Waterfront and Open Space Division; and the NYC Small Business Services, Waterfront Permits Unit.