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New Hyde Park reports near-complete DPW renovation and secures $11 million in grants for projects
Summary
Superintendent Igor Sikiric told trustees the DPW renovation is mostly complete and on track for mid-July finish; Mayor Devane said the village secured $11 million in grants for DPW projects and $950,000 from Marcus Christ toward park/construction work.
The Village of New Hyde Park reported significant progress on infrastructure projects at the June 19 Board of Trustees meeting, with the Department of Public Works renovation nearing completion and new grant funding secured for village projects.
Igor Sikiric, Superintendent of DPW, said the new truck garage, salt shed exterior, concrete pads and the building to house DPW offices are mostly complete after an 11-month construction effort. "The project is moving along well in spite of several delays due to rain," Sikiric reported; interior work remains on bathrooms and final site items such as asphalt, concrete walkways, fencing and planting are scheduled. He indicated the contractor anticipates most work will be done by mid-July with the aim of being operational before August.
The board also heard that the new parking lot at 300 S.12th Street is open and that a second parking-lot phase is under construction with expected completion in mid-July pending weather. Mayor Christopher Devane noted park equipment has been installed at the new park and said the village has secured about $11 million in grants for DPW projects as well as $950,000 from Marcus Christ; the mayor explained the financing requires the village to lay out funds and later seek reimbursement.
Marcus Christ Community Center construction was reported as progressing: foundation and underground utilities are complete and steel work is expected to begin in July with an anticipated opening in March or April 2026.
Why it matters: these projects affect village services, parking and recreation and have budget implications because grant reimbursement requires upfront spending by the village. Residents seeking further detail on schedules, contractor warranties, or exact grant uses should consult the project documents held by the clerk’s office.
