As a key part of the NYC Health + Hospitals’ Climate Resilience Plan to better protect healthcare infrastructure following Superstorm Sandy, the New York City Economic Development Corporation selected STV to support a new flood protection system at the Metropolitan Hospital in East Harlem.
As Project Manager/Construction Manager (PM/CM), STV supported the design and construction of a resilient flood wall and storm water detention tank system to accommodate rising flood levels and protect critical infrastructure on the hospital campus. The project also included electrical repairs and pre-connections for critical systems in the event of severe weather.
New 8-to-12-foot-high floodwalls were constructed to protect the hospital from future flooding events, avoid costly repairs and allow staff to continue serving patients. With floodgates of up to 45 feet wide, Metropolitan Hospital can now withstand a one-in-500-year storm event. Improvements were also made to Metropolitan Hospital’s public spaces with the creation of a picnic area along First Avenue, in addition to new public seating and landscaping around the campus to create a welcoming environment for Metropolitan’s patients.
