Town engineers say 100 East Hartsdale sewer design complete; health‑department filing expected next week

Deputy Town Engineer CJ Gerard told the Town of Greenburgh board the engineering design for 100 East Hartsdale Avenue is finished and staff plan to submit a county health‑department application as soon as final comments are closed out. "If we if you can get them to us by Friday, we'll we'll get them to the health department the following week," Gerard said.

Board members asked why the project has taken longer than residents expect. Gerard and the town engineer said the delays reflect two primary constraints: ensuring safety for adjacent buildings during intrusive excavations and connecting into a manhole/facility that has experienced failures, which makes the design more complex. A second, independent consultant reviewed the plans and agreed that the chosen approach is the right one, the engineers said.

Engineering staff said that once the health department signs off and the town completes bidding and contract execution, work could begin in mid to late summer. "We could be into July or August before you're actually breaking ground," an engineer said. Board members also raised bonding and procurement questions; staff said they are investigating whether a new bond issuance would require separate documentation and will move quickly if additional financing steps are needed.

The board urged staff to try staff‑level escalation with county reviewers before involving elected officials, and to return with a clear schedule that shows permitting, bidding and the expected start of construction. The item will remain on the board's agenda for follow‑up.