As New Yorkers regain access to their rivers, Hudson River Park has been a signature success, running from Battery Park City north for 5.5 miles along an uninterrupted causeway for pedestrians and cyclists. But the work is far from over, as the park’s newest addition, Segment 3, added a mile-long stretch of nature walks, recreational and sport fields (including miniature golf, sand volleyball and a concrete skate park), a playground and a boathouse. Additionally, the project saw the creation of two piers, occupying 21 acres of upland and pier space, as well as 90 acres of “safe water” for boating.
“The logistical issues with marine work mean that you can’t work in extreme tides typically,” says Tom Purcio, project manager for Turner Construction, the construction manager on the $120 million project. “And anything that disturbs the water can’t be done during the winter months, so all fabrication was set up to go in the spring.”