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Why it takes NYC nearly 10 years to install 500 feet of pipes – Gothamist
A long-delayed project to build new water pipes and sewers on the Upper East Side highlights long-standing issues with public works in New York City.
When crews first excavated the roadway to begin installing the new pipes, they unexpectedly found a maze of Con Edison gas and steam lines, according to Thomas Foley, the commissioner of the city's Department of Design and Construction. And when those obstacles are identified while work is already underway, the city is required to negotiate changes to its contracts with private companies, sparking delays and cost overruns. He said the use of design-build techniques has already saved the city $2 million on a project to construct the new Shirley Chisholm Recreational Center in East Flatbush, which broke ground last year.
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