Roosevelt Island Good Shepherd Plaza Restoration Project Scheduled To Start Thursday, July 28 - Existing Pavers, Light Poles and Drains To Be Removed, New Ones Installed

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The Roosevelt Island Good Shepherd Plaza Restoration Project is scheduled to begin on Thursday, July 28. According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

• Phase 1 covering the Southern portion of the Plaza will take place from July 28- September 6
• Phase 2 covering the  Northern portion of the Plaza will take place from September 6 - 23
• Phase 3 covering the Eastern sidewalk will take place from September 26- October3

I asked RIOC Vice President of Operations Fernando Martinez what work will be done during these various phases but have not received a response yet. According to RIOC's Request For Proposals for the Good Shepherd Plaza Renovation Project, the scope of work for the project includes:

• Removal and disposal of existing concrete and brick pavers, light poles and trench drains. 
• Excavation and disposal for installation of new pavement sub-base. 
• Installation of new precast concrete unit pavers and concrete curbs and sidewalks 
• Installation of new trench drains with connection to existing storm drainage system 
• Relocation of existing planters, benches and signs 
• Installation of new light poles and extension of existing electrical service

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