Garbarino, Islip Town Officials Announce $3 Million Grant for Sewer Expansion Project

Statement

This week, Congressman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY-02) joined with Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, Councilman Jim O'Connor and town officials to announce a $3 million federal grant secured by Rep. Garbarino for a new sewer connection in the Central Islip Downtown.

"I was proud to secure $3 million for this sewer expansion to aid in the revitalization of Central Islip," said Rep. Garbarino. "The age and density of sewer our systems cannot sustain the rate of growth we have seen in our population and economy. This is a serious barrier to doing business on Long Island, a problem I saw firsthand even before entering office in my work as a private attorney aiding small businesses. This project is going to have a major economic and environmental impact on this community. I thank Supervisor Angie Carpenter, Councilman Jim O'Conner, and the Town of Islip for working so closely with me and my office to bring this funding to fruition."

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant will allow for a new sewer connection in the Central Islip Downtown in order to make possible the development of a more businesses in the area that are reliant on sewer connectivity to make a location viable. In addition to aiding in the revitalization of the downtown area, this sewer expansion will have significant environmental impact by preventing nitrogen pollution from wastewater from running into the Great South Bay.

The $3 million HUD grant, in combination with a $7.5 million grant from the United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Agency (USDOC EDA) for the sewer connection, which the Town of Islip applied for with Rep. Garbarino's support, will allow for the complete funding of this critical project with no additional cost to Islip residents.

"I would like to thank Congressman Andrew Garbarino, who once again came through for the Town of Islip," said Supervisor Carpenter. "With its close proximity to the Long Island Railroad, we plan to continue the transit-oriented development that will make downtown Central Islip a hub for the community and the entire Town, with infrastructure and pedestrian improvements, redevelopment of the former train station and building rehabilitation, and improvements to create additional commercial and residential opportunity," said Supervisor Carpenter.

Islip Town Councilman Jim O'Connor added, "I am thrilled to join Islip Supervisor Angie Carpenter along with the Town's Planning and Public Works departments, and local civic partners in saying "thank you' to Congressman Andrew Garbarino for his unwavering efforts to deliver millions of dollars back to our community in needed infrastructure improvements for the Central Islip Downtown Revitalization Initiative. This funding will bring significant benefits towards the economic expansion and environmental protection efforts to the area."

The sewer expansion will stretch along Carlton Avenue. Construction is expected to begin January 2023 and is anticipated to take 12-16 months.

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