NCMM-Response-to-the-BPCA-RFP-Marina-Operator

Over the last 10 years North
Cove Marina Management has
done a spectacular job
managing North Cove. I love
that North Cove Marina
Management and Manhattan
Sailing Club have paved the way
to open the harbor & waterfront
to all New Yorkers.
- Natalia Lesniak
If water continues to seep into the south vault, then the environment
will remain humid. This is also a potential for a flood and equipment
damage. The proper solution is to stop the entrance of water. This
could be accomplished by ending the irrigation of plants above the vault
and using plantings which do not require irrigation. Another solution
would be to rebuild the openings where the electrical conduit depart the
vaults and use new grouting to try and block water ingress. This solution
would be expensive and there is no guarantee it will work.
Hurricane Sandy raised another issue. The vaults need to be raised
above ground because they are below the flood plain as currently
situated. If they remain in their current locations, it is just a matter of
time before the next high water event like Hurricane Sandy, floods these
vaults again. The cost of replacing the electrical equipment inside the
vaults would be $500,000 to $1,000,000.
We recommend that a new electrical room be constructed at street
level, directly above the existing vault. All existing electrical equipment
could be moved up and wire runs simply extended. This would be a cost
effective solution to stormproof this electrical infrastructure
The existing vault below the surface could stay as is but without any
equipment. The new street level electrical room could be an opportunity
for a new sculpture in the park. The exterior could be encased with
translucent or illuminated glass which glows softly at nighttime. The roof
could be used as a small and unique bistro with coffee service. Residents
could sit on the roof and get the experience of being up in the trees,
closer to the leaves and birds. Rents from the coffee terrace could offset
the costs of this project.
4.2 Recommendations - The meters in the North vault should be either
relocated to meet Con Edison guidelines or discussions should be held
with Con Edison to establish the ability to locate the meters at this
elevation due to flood/resiliency concerns. When, and if, the existing
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