{"id":37498,"date":"2025-07-12T20:01:40","date_gmt":"2025-07-12T20:01:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/?p=37498"},"modified":"2025-07-12T20:01:40","modified_gmt":"2025-07-12T20:01:40","slug":"mayor-adams-announces-plan-to-close-dot-concrete-recycling-facility-at-brooklyn-marine-terminal-boosting-quality-of-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vosa.tv\/eng\/archives\/37498","title":{"rendered":"Mayor Adams announces plan to close DOT concrete recycling facility at Brooklyn Marine Terminal, boosting quality of life"},"content":{"rendered":"

NEWYORK: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announced a plan to cease operations at the DOT concrete recycling facility at the Columbia Street Waterfront District by this August and close the yard by the end of the year.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The end of concrete recycling operations and closure of the temporary facility comes in response to ongoing concerns raised during the public engagement around the redevelopment plans for the Brooklyn Marine Terminal (BMT) and will, according to local residents, improve quality of life in the neighborhood.<\/p>\n

\u201cWith the closure of the concrete recycling facility at the Columbia Street Waterfront District, we are taking an important step toward realizing a greener, safer, and more vibrant Brooklyn Marine Terminal for the residents of this community,\u201d said\u00a0Mayor Adams.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis move not only clears the way for much-needed housing, open space, and a school as part of our proposed Brooklyn Marine Terminal project, but also reflects our city\u2019s deep commitment to continuing to improve the quality of life for all New Yorkers. From building safer sidewalks and intersections to reducing noise and pollution in communities, we are investing in the future of this city one improvement at a time as we make New York City the best place to raise a family.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhile concrete recycling is a critical part of DOT\u2019s work to make our streets safer and more accessible, we\u2019ve heard loud and clear from local residents that this temporary facility has disrupted their quality of life,\u201d said\u00a0DOT Commissioner Rodriguez.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn response to residents\u2019 concerns and as the BMT redevelopment is discussed, we will cease concrete recycling work and accelerate the timeline for the planned closure of this temporary facility.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Columbia Street concrete recycling facility \u2014 which currently occupies an area of the BMT site that would be redeveloped with housing, open space, and a school as part of the proposed BMT project\u00a0\u2014 will be relocated to an alternate location. The facility was temporarily relocated to a yard on Columbia Street, near Kane Street, in 2024 to accommodate the city’s critical, climate-saving offshore wind hub and the development of renewable energy at the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal. This temporary facility has supported the city’s\u00a0Vision Zero\u00a0goals through the construction of sidewalk extensions, pedestrian and bus boarding islands, and more, as well as the upgrading of corners, sidewalks, mid-block crossings, and medians to be safe, accessible, and compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act.<\/p>\n

DOT will accommodate the yard\u2019s end of concrete recycling operations while continuing its concrete construction efforts to improve safety and accessibility across the city. Additional critical operations that took place in the yard before 2024, including bridge de-icing and traffic operations fiber electricians, will continue to operate at the Columbia Street yard.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m grateful to City Hall for listening to the community and the coalition of elected officials and advocates urging the closure of the disruptive and hazardous concrete facility on the site of the Brooklyn Marine Terminal,\u201d said\u00a0U.S. Representative Dan Goldman.<\/p>\n

\u201cI look forward to building on this progress by revitalizing the Marine Terminal to further benefit the neighboring communities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve been working toward this moment for months, and I\u2019m thrilled our community\u2019s voices have been heard,” said\u00a0New York State Senator Andrew Gounardes.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I’ve said time and time again, we shouldn’t have to choose between sustainable recycling and the health of our communities. We can do right by our environment and by our neighbors, and recycle concrete without forcing Brooklyn residents to breathe in toxic dust. Thank you to Mayor Adams, Commissioner Rodriguez, and NYC DOT for doing the right thing, and to all the neighbors and fellow elected officials who helped us get to this moment.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter a year of community advocacy, I\u2019m delighted to see the city is moving forward with the promised relocation of the concrete recycling facility to an alternative site. This will be a meaningful improvement in the lives of neighbors who have endured toxic dust, noise, and truck traffic for too long. This relocation cannot happen soon enough,\u201d said\u00a0New York State Assemblymember Jo Anne Simon.<\/p>\n

\u201cClosing the concrete recycling facility on the Columbia Waterfront is long overdue and will bring real quality of life improvements,\u201d said\u00a0New York City Councilmember Shahana Hanif.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cThis is a major step forward for the neighborhood and reflects the shared commitment of residents and the city to protect public health. Since last November, my office has worked closely with the community to ensure this site is moved to a more appropriate, non-residential location. Its closure will help improve air quality, reduce truck traffic, and ease noise pollution in an area that has borne environmental burdens for far too long.\u201d<\/p>\n

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