New York, NY
EDD is leading the design of a smart water recirculation system for Central Park’s north end water bodies. These water bodies are premier attractions within New York City’s iconic and historic 840-acre park and manage runoff from 170 acres.
The proposed system will recirculate and filter water regulated by an automated control system, enabling the simultaneous reduction of potable water use, mitigation of combined sewer overflows to the East River, and continuous water quality improvement. In addition to the core recirculation system, ecological interventions will include daylighting of culverted streams; stream, slope and shoreline stabilization; and restoring habitat that has been degraded by eutrophication and invasive species. Along with its client, Central Park Conservancy, EDD is leading all major phases of the project including Hydrologic & Hydraulic Modeling, Water Quality Modeling, design drawings, permitting, cost estimating, bid evaluations, construction administration, and commissioning. EDD is also overseeing the work of several sub-contractors while engaging with stakeholders including the Department of Environmental Protection at the City level and the Department of Environmental Conservation at the State level. After the system has been commissioned, EDD will prepare operations and management guidelines to ensure the long-term sustainability of the project. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2024.
