Calvert Vaux Park Aquatic and Coastal Upland Habitat Restoration

  • Design
    100% complete
  • Procurement
    100% complete
  • Construction
    100% complete

This project will construct a 3.5-acre natural habitat for waterfowl by excavating existing fill material, re-grading steep slopes and creating inter-tidal zones. It will also include a new boat launch ramp, fencing, and plantings.

Project Notes

The completion date has changed. To learn more about why schedules change, please visit the How We Build Parks page.

Project Timeline

Design

Assigned & Start Date: November 2001
Projected Completion Date: October 2002
Completion Date: January 2009

Procurement

Start Date: January 2009
Projected Completion Date: October 2009
Completion Date: July 2011

Construction

Start Date: September 2011
Projected Completion Date: August 2012
Completion Date: August 2013

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Funding

Total Funding: $3,152,000
Funding Sources:
  • City Council
  • Mayoral
  • State

Location

Calvert Vaux Park, Brooklyn
Shore Parkway near Bay 49th Street
Community Board: 13

 

Project Staff

Project Liaison: Davey Ives
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Last updated: 01/17/2025