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Greenburgh consultants pitch multi‑year water capital plan; board leaves record open for seven days
Summary
Consultants presented an asset‑management and capital improvement program that includes pump‑station upgrades, a $6.5M 2026 water‑main replacement line and lead/galvanized service‑line work; the board closed the hearing and left the record open for seven days for comments.
At a public hearing Feb. 25, consultants working for the Town of Greenburgh outlined a five‑year plan for the Consolidated Water District No. 1 that would fund immediate repairs and long‑term capital improvements and proposed corresponding rate forecasts.
Consultants described a capital portfolio that includes pump‑station upgrades (Knollwood Park and Rung Brook), a Fairview tank replacement (design in 2026; construction 2027–28), a proposed $6.5 million water‑main replacement program in 2026 and systemwide valve and hydrant renewals. They recommended a leak‑detection and condition‑assessment program and an updated system capacity analysis; total proposed capital spending was presented as roughly $8.3 million in 2026, peaking in later years.
During the Q&A, board members asked whether projected rate increases made up for planned but not fully implemented 2023 increases. A consultant said the forecast reflects both changes in project timing and updated cost estimates and noted that the system’s net assets in 2025 were comparable to 2023. "That program will definitely help with that," a consultant said about leak detection reducing larger breaks.
Board members and residents also discussed restoring a water‑district advisory committee to provide citizen oversight; consultants and staff said the committee had been useful in past planning efforts and could provide valuable input if information flow improves.
The board closed the hearing and voted to leave the record open for seven days to accept written comments, after which the board will consider final rate proposals and any formal ordinance or rate schedule.
Why it matters: The CIP and rate forecast would affect water rates and capital spending across the town. The hearing is a required step before the board adopts any rate increases; leaving the record open allows residents and stakeholders to submit additional evidence and comments.
Next steps: The public comment period remains open for seven days; the board will later consider adoption of rates and any required bonding or procurement actions.
